QuickQuickPhillipson defends student loan change and says average repayments will rise by £8 a month
AI-curated by Q²N · Updated February 26, 2026
In response to concerns from graduates in England regarding increased student loan repayments, Education Secretary Gillian Phillipson has defended the recent changes. She stated that the average monthly repayments will increase by £8. Some graduates have expressed that the 'punishing' nature of these repayments has forced them to reduce their working hours. This situation raises questions about the financial burden on graduates and the impact on their employment choices. Phillipson's comments aim to clarify the government's position on the adjustments to the student loan repayment system.
- Average student loan repayments will increase by £8 a month.
- Some graduates report feeling 'punished' by the repayment system.
- Graduates are cutting back on work hours due to financial strain.
- Phillipson defends the government's changes to the loan system.
- Concerns raised about the impact on graduates' employment choices.
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