# Department for Education

Type: government

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## Timeline

- **2026-02-22**: Ministerial Review Signaled — Government confirms it will review Plan B following concerns over graduate debt levels.
- **2023-08-01**: Plan 5 Introduction — New students move to Plan 5, which features a lower threshold and 40-year write-off period.
- **2012-09-01**: Plan 2 Implementation — The Plan 2 (Plan B) system is introduced alongside a rise in tuition fees to £9,000.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### 100% of State Schools Face New Legal Duty: Inside the 2026 'Bell-to-Bell' Phone Ban Act
2026-07-12 11:47:59 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

A new statutory duty under the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 requires England's state-funded schools to enforce a phone-free environment, with headteacher discretion over methods. The framework raises significant questions around consistent enforcement, human rights, and liability.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/legal-analysis-childrens-wellbeing-schools-act-2026

### UK Government Signals Review of Plan B Student Loan Repayment Framework
2026-02-22 13:21:04 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 5

A government minister has confirmed that the administration will formally review the 'Plan B' student loan system following mounting concerns over repayment thresholds and interest rates. This move signals a potential shift in higher education funding policy as officials acknowledge structural issues within the current lending model.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/uk-government-plan-b-student-loan-review

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