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education2 months ago•7 min saved

Voluntary student-loan repayments rise, but Lewis warns overpaying isn’t wise for most

BBC analysis shows voluntary repayments on Plan 2 student loans in England rose from £141.7m to £491.1m between 2017 and 2025 as graduates try to clear debt. Martin Lewis warns that only higher earners typically benefit from extra payments and most borrowers shouldn’t panic into overpaying, since small extra sums rarely shorten the 30-year term. The trend is driven by high earners and family considerations, while policy moves like freezing the repayment threshold complicate incentives. The Student Loans Company does not publish individual breakdowns, and campaigns call for reform to the loan system.

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politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Reeves Defends Frozen Plan 2 Threshold as Fair and Proportional

Chancellor Rachel Reeves argues the three‑year freeze of the Plan 2 student‑loan repayment threshold to £29,385 from April 2027 is fair and aligns repayment systems, despite critics who say it treats loans like a tax. The current threshold is £28,470; the freeze would push higher earners into larger repayments and, with Plan 2 interest at RPI plus up to 3%, could raise the overall cost for borrowers. Reeves also extends the freeze on income tax and National Insurance thresholds, noting Plan 2 loans were introduced with higher university fees between 2012 and 2023. The debate centers on fairness and the impact of inflation on borrowers.

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