Meg Hillier in the news as UK politics faces budget leaks and data/privacy scrutiny; MP for Hackney South & Shoreditch since 2005, Labour Co-op.
A bug in the UK’s corporate register exposed over five million companies’ data for five months. Experts warn this could enable fraud, impersonation, and data theft. Companies House is investigating, and authorities have been notified. Business owners are advised to review their details for any suspicious changes.
The Treasury Committee has launched an inquiry into Plan 2 student loans amid ongoing debate after the chancellor froze repayment thresholds. Labour MPs are urging changes to make the system fairer, with discussions on lowering interest rates and extending loan terms. The government says reforms will be costed and funded, while evidence is being collected until 14 April.