Student Loan Interest Capped at 6% from September

The UK government has announced a cap on student loan interest rates at 6% from September, though critics note this remains double the current CPI inflation rate. The move affects Plan 2 and Plan 3 loans.

UK Passport Fees Rise Above £100, Online Saves £13.50

UK passport fees are set to increase from April 2026, with adult online applications rising above £100 for the first time. Applying online saves £13.50 compared to postal methods, as costs climb for the third consecutive year.

Musk Reacts to Australian War Hero's Arrest on X

Elon Musk has described the arrest of Australia's most decorated soldier Ben Roberts-Smith as 'insane' in a viral X post. Roberts-Smith faces five war crime charges with life imprisonment maximum penalties.

Darren Jones Removed from No10 Role in Starmer Reset

Darren Jones, appointed as Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister last September, has been effectively sidelined from his No10 duties after just seven months, amid a major reshuffle of Keir Starmer's senior team.

Page 22 of 2181
Pickt mobile sticky banner — logo, tagline and CTA button