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Caps student loan interest rates at 6%

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Summary

The UK government has capped interest rates on Plan 2 and Plan 3 student loans in England and Wales at 6%. The Department for Education announced the measure to protect borrowers from the impact of global conflict. Current interest rates for these loans are calculated based on the Retail Price Index plus up to 3%.

Key Facts

  • The UK government has capped interest rates on Plan 2 and Plan 3 student loans in England and Wales at 6%.[1]confirmed
  • The Department for Education states the change is intended to protect borrowers from the impact of global conflict.[1]confirmed

Locations

United KingdomUnited Kingdom, Europe
55.38, -3.44
EnglandUnited Kingdom, Europe
52.36, -1.17
WalesUnited Kingdom, Europe
52.13, -3.78

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Guardian World (opens in new tab)rss· mainstream3d ago
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The UK government has capped interest rates on Plan 2 and Plan 3 student loans in England and Wales at 6%. The Department for Education announced the measure to protect borrowers from the impact of global conflict. Current interest rates for these loans are calculated based on the Retail Price Index plus up to 3%.

  • • The UK government has capped interest rates on Plan 2 and Plan 3 student loans in England and Wales at 6%.
  • • The Department for Education states the change is intended to protect borrowers from the impact of global conflict.