England Caps Plan 2 Student Loan Interest Rates at 6%

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The UK government has set a 6% maximum interest rate on Plan 2 student loans in England. This cap aims to ease repayment pressures for thousands of borrowers by limiting interest growth on their education debt. The policy may affect government income from loan repayments and the financial planning of future students.

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•The UK government officially announced the 6% interest rate cap on April 7, 2026.
•Plan 2 student loans apply to students who started university in England after 2012.
•Before the cap, interest rates on Plan 2 loans could rise above 6%, depending on inflation and income.
•The cap applies to both current borrowers and new students taking out Plan 2 loans.
•The government expects this measure to reduce the total interest paid by borrowers over the life of their loans.

What Could Happen If...

▸If the UK government maintains the 6% cap despite inflation increases borrowers will benefit from more predictable and potentially lower loan costs, but government revenues from loan interest may decline.

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OFFICIAL

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FINANCE

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Primary Sources (4)

WESTBBC News - BusinessPlan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England OFFICIALUK Government - NewsInterest rate cap introduced to protect Plan 2 borrowers FINANCEFinancial Times - WorldCapping student loan interest rates is a step in the right direction FINANCEFinancial Times - WorldStudent loan interest rates on controversial plans to be capped at 6%