{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/757171.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":757171,"attributes":{"action":"Cap student loan interest rates at a fair and affordable level","background":"Reduce or cap interest rates on UK student loans so that repayments are fair, affordable, and allow graduates to meaningfully reduce their debt.","additional_details":"UK student loan interest rates significantly exceed inflation and continue to grow even when graduates earn modest incomes. As a result, many borrowers see their debt increase despite making regular repayments. We believe the current system discourages social mobility, places long-term financial strain on graduates, and disproportionately affects lower and middle earners. The Government should reduce, cap, or reform student loan interest rates so that repayments genuinely reduce debt.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2026-01-15T09:11:39.163Z","updated_at":"2026-02-23T16:27:43.360Z","rejected_at":"2026-02-12T10:55:40.759Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-01-15T09:57:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"Petitions need to make a clear ask of the Government or Parliament.\r\n\r\nWe are not clear if you are asking for a reduction, cap, or reform of student loan interest rates. You can submit a petition setting out more clearly what action you are calling for."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DfE","name":"Department for Education","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education"}],"topics":[]}}}