10 h. ago Millions at risk of being left without student loans and having personal data exposed to hackers as minister orders urgent review

IT systems at the Student Loans Company are said to be at risk of 'critical collapse' due to out-of-date technology, according to government sources.

Politics

27 h. ago Should you pay your child’s university fees? Everything you need to know about student loans

Financial advisor Warren Shute explains everything you need to know about student loans and how best to support your children

Society

3 d. ago Dad told to pay child support by court but he kills his entire family instead

Karissa Fretwell was a single mum who worked day and night to give her son William – known as Billy – the best future possible. But her hard work and dedication would lead to a tragic end

Events

4 d. ago RFK Jr claims autistic children will never go on dates or pay taxes

Robert F Kennedy Jr claimed that autistic children will never pay taxes nor go on dates during a press conference on Wednesday, 16 April.

Economics

4 d. ago Sporty student who thought she had flu wakes up to find all four of her limbs amputated

Medical student Lily McGarry, 23, was studying at Cardiff University when she was taken to hospital after feeling unwell with flu-like symptoms - but the truth was far more serious

Politics

1 week ago Trans woman who joined University of Nottingham women's hockey team hits back at online trolls

Rachel Saunders, 42, a rights researcher at the University of Nottingham 's School of Law, transitioned when she was just 17 years old.

Events

1 week ago Trans woman who joined University of Nottingham women's hockey team 'sues online trolls'

Rachel Saunders, 42, a rights researcher at the University of Nottingham 's School of Law, transitioned when she was just 17 years old.

Politics

2 w. ago How to fund your children through university: From student loans to how much you REALLY need to save

Do you dream of one day sending your child off to university, but shudder at the thought of them leaving tens of thousands of pounds in debt just as they start out in life?

Society

2 w. ago How to fund your children through university: from beating rip

Do you dream of one day sending your child off to university, but shudder at the thought of them leaving tens of thousands of pounds in debt just as they start out in life?

Politics

3 w. ago Lanarkshire MSP urges UK Government to extend maternity pay to support parents and children

Gillian Mackay, who is expecting her first child this summer, has urged the UK Government to give mothers everywhere the gift of more time with their loved ones by expanding support for statutory maternity, paternity and shared parental leave to cover 52 weeks full pay.

Politics

3 w. ago Revealed: London university named among worst for student loan fraud in leaked report

The Student Loans Company has identified 543 fraudulent applications, amounting to £6.2 million, from students linked to University of West London

Politics

3 w. ago Student loan startup founder found guilty of defrauding JPMorgan Chase of $175m

Charlie Javice, who appeared in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for starting Frank, faked a list of 4 million customersCharlie Javice, the charismatic founder of a startup company that claimed to be revolutionizing the way college students apply for financial aid, was convicted on Friday of defrauding one of the largest US banks, JPMorgan Chase, out of $175m by exaggerating her customer base by 10 times.A jury in New York City returned its verdict after a five-week trial. Javice, 32, faces the possibility of a lengthy prison term. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Education Department reopens applications for student loan repayment plans

The U.S. Education Department reopened online applications Wednesday for income-driven repayment plans for student loan borrowers

Politics

3 w. ago Here’s how much I pay for childcare – and what I’d do instead if it were free

Parents explain the financial burden childcare places on them and how it hampers their families’ futuresHow did childcare in the US become so absurdly expensive?Childcare in the US has long been broken, forcing parents to forgo work opportunities, scramble to piece together a patchwork of care, and pay enormous amounts of money that often rival their rent or mortgage. Guardian US readers told us of their struggles, and how life could be different if there was a better system in place. Continue reading...

Politics

4 w. ago Fraudulent student loan claims under investigation after TikTok videos encourage false applications

At least £3.7m of fraudulent student loan claims were identified last year, according to reports

Events

4 w. ago Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson launches fraud probe into fake student loan claims

Ms Phillipson directed the Public Sector Fraud Authority to help co-ordinate the response to the allegations and support the investigations already under way.

Society

4 w. ago Premier League's first African player labelled a 'deadbeat man' after refusing to pay maintenance for love

He was the first African footballer to score a Premier League goal, but to the mother of one of his 13 children, this former Coventry, Birmingham and Sheffield United striker is a 'deadbeat man'.

Sport

4 w. ago Probe into potential exploitation in university loans system under way

It follows a Sunday Times probe which reports students with ‘no academic intent’ are suspected of fraudulently claiming millions of pounds.

Politics