MPs have finally come to the conclusion that many graduates did years ago – their student loans were mis-sold to them.

A new scathing report by the Treasury Committee – a cross-party group of lawmakers – has said that the student loan system is “broken and unfair”.

It said that governments have taken the politically convenient option of loading burdens on to younger generations, hoping that they will not notice until future years.

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The problem is thousands of graduates have noticed – and have long been shouting about it.