Education Minister

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Last mentioned: 18h ago

Timeline

Feb 22, 2026
Ministerial Update

Education minister signals the government will 'look at' the Plan B loan structure.
Jan 28, 2021
Threshold Freeze

Government announces a freeze on the repayment threshold at £27,295 to manage fiscal costs.
Sep 1, 2012
Plan 2/B Implementation

New loan system introduced with higher tuition fees and a £21,000 repayment threshold.

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UK Government Signals Potential Reform for Plan B Student Loan Repayments

A UK government minister has confirmed that officials will formally review the repayment terms for Plan B student loans. The move follows sustained criticism regarding frozen repayment thresholds and high interest rates that have disproportionately affected millions of graduates during the cost-of-living crisis.

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