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The Guardian Politics25 Feb 2026

Student loan crisis in England and Wales is a scam against graduates, MPs say

Labour backbenchers turn on Rachel Reeves as MP claims former students are stuck in a loans ‘Hotel California’ Angry backbench Labour MPs have attacked ministers over the student loans crisis, saying graduates are being “outrageously scammed”. During a Commons Westminster Hall debate on Wednesday, several Labour MPs joined calls for an urgent shake-up of the “unfair” system, with one describing it as “an absolute dog’s dinner” and another likening the terms to something that a “loan shark” would

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Guido Fawkes25 Feb 2026

Scottish Government to Order Public Inquiry into Rape Gangs Scandal

Scottish Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth will announce the statutory inquiry in Holyrood today. Professor Alexis Jay has been overseeing a national review of the evidence in Scotland over the last few months to determine whether an additional inquiry is needed and of what kind. There is now enough information that has come to light to…

Education
Express Politics25 Feb 2026

Woke students force veganism on top British university after just 12 back move

Just 12 students voted to make vegan menus the default at Southampton University, sparking fury from the campaigners who branded it an unfair attack on farmers.

Education
BBC Politics24 Feb 2026

Why are so many young people not working or learning?

What do young people in Newcastle think are the reasons so many are not in employment, education and training?

Education
BBC Politics16 Feb 2026

Ministers want to reform SEND - but they are treading very carefully

The government is expected to outline its plan to overhaul the complex system of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England soon.

Education