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It follows a report in the Sunday Times which says it found evidence of some individuals enrolling on degree courses at small colleges just to access loans, with no intention of paying them back.
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Report in Sunday Times found evidence of individuals enrolling on degree courses at small colleges to access loans with no intention of paying them back
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News Article
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{
    "event": "Report on student loan fraud",
    "source": "Sunday Times"
}
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Education Finance Investigation
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February 15, 2026 at 5:15 PM (6 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 5:15 PM (6 months ago)

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Education secretary probes student loan fraud allegations
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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy87zjn97epo

The Education Secretary is investigating reports of student loan fraud, where individuals allegedly enroll in courses solely to access loans. The Public Sector Fraud Authority is coordinating the government's response, with concerns raised about franchised universities and potential organized recruitment of Romanian nationals.

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