This briefing paper gives an overview of the proposals in the further education white paper, Skills for Jobs: Lifelong Learning for Opportunity and Growth, 21 January 2021 and outlines some of the issues that it aims to address.
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Sale of student loans (156 KB, PDF)
The Government has been gradually selling off the student loan book – so far there have been three sales which have sold off the older ‘mortgage-style’ loans and now the Government intends to sell off the pre 2012 income contingent loans. This note outlines the student loan system, explains the rationale for the sales and discusses issues around the sale of student loans.
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Sale of student loans (156 KB, PDF)
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about student accommodation during the coronavirus pandemic.
