Why Is Plan 5 Taking That Much From My Payslip? (2026 Cohort Guide)
If you started a UK undergraduate course in or after August 2023, you are on Plan 5. The maths is […]
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Articles by Jamie Hartwell
Jamie writes UniSorted's money coverage: student loans, budgeting, bank accounts, insurance, the lot. He spent most of first year living in his overdraft, so the budgeting guides all have a bit on what to do after you have already overspent, not just before. Based in Leeds. Reach him at jamie@unisorted.co.uk.
Why Plan 2 and Plan 3 Student Loan Interest Is Capped at 6% From September 2026
From September 2026, Plan 2 and Plan 3 (postgraduate) student loan interest is capped at 6% for the year. The
Weekend Student Maintenance Loans: The U-Turn Explained, and What to Do If You Are One of the 22,000
The government U-turned on demands for 22,000 weekend students to repay maintenance loans early, but those students still lose future funding. Here is what changed at the 15 affected universities and what to do this week.
Student Finance 2026/27: Apply Now So You're Paid by September
Student Finance England reopened its 2026/27 window on 23 March 2026. The practical deadline for English students to guarantee money on time is 15 May 2026. Here is exactly what changed, how much you can borrow, and what to sort today.
Student Loan Interest Rate 2026: What Plan 2 Borrowers Need to Know
If you took out a Plan 2 student loan anywhere in England or Wales, your interest rate sits at 6.2
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.
Do Students Need a TV Licence
The UK TV licence fee rises to £180 in 2026, prompting many students to question if they need one. Learn when a licence is required, legal ways to avoid paying, and how to claim a refund for unused months.
Car Insurance for Young Drivers
Headline facts £1,098 is the average annual premium for drivers aged 17-24, though prices drop rapidly after your first year
Student Contents Insurance
What to know 26% of parents’ home insurance policies exclude student belongings as standard. Calculate the total replacement cost of
