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How much is the UK student loan debt?
The total student loan debt in the UK is substantial and growing, reaching hundreds of billions of pounds. This makes it one of the largest government-backed loan books. The sheer scale of this debt is a key reason why MPs are calling for a review of its sustainability.
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