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Plan 2 Student Loans Explained: Tuition Fees, Maintenance Support and Repayment Debates
Policy Jun 18, 2026

Plan 2 Student Loans Explained: Tuition Fees, Maintenance Support and Repayment Debates

There is increasing scrutiny surrounding the repayment structure of Plan 2 student loans in England, which cover both tuition and maintenance costs for university students. The current system requires graduates to repay their loans once they earn above a specific threshold, though debates continue regarding the long-term sustainability and fairness of these terms.

Leading figures from Eton college to attend rightwing London summit
Education Jun 18, 2026

Leading figures from Eton college to attend rightwing London summit

Exclusive: Event co-founded by Jordan Peterson will bring together global populist-right figures, US state officials and Eton teachersThe Reform UK MPs Sarah Pochin and Andrew Rosindell will be there. As will a plethora of Reform advisers, backroom staff and figures such as Ben Delo, a British crypt...

Healthy Start Scheme Payments ‘Failing to Keep Up with Inflation’, Researchers Warn
Early Years Jun 18, 2026

Healthy Start Scheme Payments ‘Failing to Keep Up with Inflation’, Researchers Warn

New research reveals that the Government’s Healthy Start scheme, which provides vital financial support for families to purchase milk, infant formula, and healthy foods, has significantly lost value due to inflation. The findings highlight growing concerns about whether the benefit remains adequate to support pregnant women and young children during the crucial early years.