Explained in plain English
What are interest rates?
Interest is the extra money you pay back on a loan, on top of the original amount borrowed. For student loans, the interest rate can vary, often linked to inflation. The government has capped interest rates this year to help graduates manage their debt, as mentioned in the story.
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