NUS urges ‘loan shark’ Reeves to reverse changes to student debt repayment

The National Union of Students (NUS) is urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to reverse changes to student loan repayments announced in the autumn budget. The policy in question freezes the income threshold at which graduates begin repaying their university loans. On Wednesday, NUS members protested outside the Houses of Parliament, with some dressed as sharks and wearing Reeves masks. The protesters characterized the Chancellor as a "loan shark" due to concerns about the increasing burden of student debt resulting from the altered repayment terms. The NUS is advocating for a change in policy to alleviate the financial strain on graduates.