Cap student loan interest rates at a fair and affordable level
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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Government response threshold (10,000) · 15/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 15/100,000
- 12 FEB 2026Petition rejectedno-action
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- 15 JAN 2026Petition created
Background
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.