Moving abroad with a UK student loan? How repayment actually works in 2026
Yes, you still have to repay your UK student loan if you move abroad. The Student Loans Company keeps charging
Jamie Hartwell
University of Nottingham data breach: what to do now
The University of Nottingham confirmed on 10 June 2026 that an external third party accessed a significant amount of data
Skipping meals at uni? Every UK student food scheme you can actually use
If money runs out before the end of term and you are skipping meals to make the loan stretch, you
Universal Credit at 18-24 in 2026: The Rules You Actually Need to Know
Universal Credit at 18 to 24 has its own standard allowance, its own housing rules, and a new set of
Why Is Plan 5 Taking That Much From My Payslip? (2026 Cohort Guide)
On £30,000 Plan 5 takes about £37.50 a month. Plan 2 would take £4.61, because its threshold is £4,385 higher.
Weekend Student Maintenance Loans: The U-Turn Explained, and What to Do If You Are One of the 22,000
Ministers backed down in April on making about 22,000 weekend students at 15 universities repay maintenance loans early. They still lose maintenance funding for future years.
Applying for student finance late in 2026/27: what happens now
For an autumn start the final deadline is 31 May 2027, and Student Finance England's September estimate for processing a new application was 20 working days.
Student Loan Interest Rate 2026: What Plan 2 Borrowers Need to Know
Every September, Plan 2 interest is reset from March's RPI figure and capped by the government. From the April after your course ends, the rate you're charged depends on what you earn.
10 Side Hustles That Actually Work for UK Students in 2026
Ten UK student side hustles with realistic 2026 earnings, the HMRC trading allowance rules you actually need, and how to pick one without wasting a term.
Monzo vs Starling vs Revolut for Students
Compare Monzo, Starling, and Revolut for students. Which app-based bank is best for budgeting, spending abroad, and managing money at university? Full 2026 comparison.