Cap student loan interest rates at a fair and affordable level

Cap student loan interest rates at a fair and affordable level — 15 signatures. Status: rejected.

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Reduce or cap interest rates on UK student loans so that repayments are fair, affordable, and allow graduates to meaningfully reduce their debt.

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UK student loan interest rates significantly exceed inflation and continue to grow even when graduates earn modest incomes. As a result, many borrowers see their debt increase despite making regular repayments. We believe the current system discourages social mobility, places long-term financial strain on graduates, and disproportionately affects lower and middle earners. The Government should reduce, cap, or reform student loan interest rates so that repayments genuinely reduce debt.

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