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Labour ministers exploring ways of easing burden of plan 2 student loans

Government looking at options such as increasing loan repayment thresholds amid growing pressure

The Guardian - UK

Why the energy price cap in Great Britain is falling from April

Cap on average dual-fuel bill is to be reduced by 7% to £1,641 a year, but the saving is less than the chancellor promised

The Guardian - UK

Student loan crisis in England and Wales is a scam against graduates, MPs say

Labour backbenchers turn on Rachel Reeves as MP claims former students are stuck in a loans ‘Hotel California’

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Student loan changes unlikely at spring statement, Reeves suggests

Sir Keir Starmer on Wednesday told the Commons at Prime Minister’s Questions he will look at ways to make the loans system fairer.

Evening Standard

We will look at ways to make student loan system fairer, says Starmer

He was pressed on the issue at Prime Minister’s Questions by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch.

Evening Standard

Martin Lewis issues key advice to customers on fixed energy tariffs ahead of shake-up

Martin Lewis has issued key advice for customers ahead of an energy price shakeup.

The Independent UK

Fiona Phillips’ husband Martin Frizell: Lack of Alzheimer’s funding is ‘ageism’

Former GMTV presenter Phillips announced in 2023 that she had been diagnosed with early onset dementia.

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Why the student loans row is escalating and what it means for graduates

What is behind the growing anger over plan 2 student loans and what could reforms mean for graduates?

The Guardian - UK

Why students are being more selective than ever about university picks

New research has found that students are becoming increasingly selective when it comes to picking the university they wish to attend

The Independent UK

Students more selective about university picks as they seek value for money

Unite Group said the UK’s strongest universities were in high demand, at the expense of those that have lower entry requirements.

Evening Standard

Student loan scandal might put people off having children, Badenoch says

Conservative leader said she’d be £100,000 in debt if she had been forced to take out the Plan 2 loans, as she suggested no one should be going to university to study floral arrangement

The Independent UK

Badenoch clashes with Martin Lewis over student loan reforms

The money saving expert interrupted Badenoch’s GMB interview to challenge her on interest rates and repayment thresholds

Evening Standard

Martin Lewis apologises to Kemi Badenoch for ‘gate crashing’ ITV interview

Ms Badenoch said she loves a ‘feisty debate’ and is looking forward to seeing Mr Lewis again soon.

Evening Standard

Martin Lewis apologises after gatecrashing Badenoch interview on student loans

Mr Lewis was asked to ‘take a seat’ during the interaction

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Martin Lewis urges Chancellor Rachel Reeves to reverse student loans decision

Mr Lewis said commercial companies would not be allowed to make ‘unilateral’ changes to loans in the same way.

The Guardian - UK

Martin Lewis ambushes Badenoch on Good Morning Britain over student loans plan

Finance campaigner marches on to set and tells Tory leader her policy to cut interest rates will only help top earners

The Independent UK

‘There is no chance I’ll ever pay off my eye-watering student debt in full. Here’s why that doesn’t matter’

When Bryony Gooch braved reopening her student finance account and discovered the true total of her debt, she was flabbergasted. However, experts have told her not to panic, and say this is just more evidence for the need for a ‘wholesale rewiring’ of the education system

The Guardian - UK

How to win friends and influencers: Labour’s new social media strategy is a step into the future

There was a backlash when No 10 invited online content creators inside its doors. But in a fast-changing media landscape, this solves two problems at once, says deputy Opinion editor Kirsty Major

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The Independent UK

Martin Lewis shares how to save thousands on bills in 2026

Households could save thousands in 2026 with just a few quick checks

The Guardian - UK

Student debt is a generational injustice. Why are we squeezing graduates harder than the super-rich?

Reform of this stealth tax is long overdue – and with it, a shake-up of the whole university system, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Independent UK

Energy bill standing charges to be cut from April – but not all will see savings

Martin Lewis says the decision is ‘movement in the right direction’ from Labour

Evening Standard

Broadband and mobile firms pledge to stop unexpected bill increases

Providers will also make it easier for vulnerable consumers to access social tariffs under the Government’s new Telecoms Consumer Charter.

The Independent UK

Martin Lewis shares two marriage rules that could affect your inheritance tax

Martin Lewis has revealed two “crucial” marriage rules that could affect your inheritance tax.

The Independent UK

Martin Lewis explains what happens if you are not married and die without a will

Martin Lewis has explained what happens if you are not married and die without a will.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on student loans: a graduate levy by stealth is no way to fund the NHS

Editorial: By freezing thresholds, Labour is quietly loading the cost of public services on to young graduates, while insisting it has not raised taxes at all

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