Student loan reform: weighing the trade-offs
Think tank: IPPR
Author(s): Henry Parkes
March 2, 2026
This report from UK think tank IPPR outlines the pros and cons of various policy options for student loan reform.
Millions of graduates are paying more for longer as frozen thresholds and high interest rates bite, leaving ministers with tough choices on how to deliver meaningful, targeted relief.
This report outlines the pros and cons of various policy options.