Official Statistics

Pre-release access

Published 19 March 2026

The phrase ‘Pre-release access’ refers to the practice whereby official statistics in their final form, and any accompanying written commentary, are made available to an eligible person in advance of their publication. The rules and principles which govern pre-release access are featured within the Pre-release Access to Official Statistics Order 2008.

Over-Repayment of Income Contingent Loans Through PAYE Financial Years 2015-16 to 2024-25

The following persons are given pre-release access to the publications for up to 24 hours prior to release:

Student Loans Company Chief Executive
  Deputy CEO & Executive Director, Corporate Services
  Executive Director Customer Operations
  Head of Corporate Affairs
  Head of Repayment and Customer Services
  Corporate Communications - External (x2)
  Media Relations Manager
  Lead Official for Statistics / Senior Manager - Business Intelligence
  Business Intelligence Manager
  Business Intelligence Analyst
Department for Education (DfE) Deputy Director, Student Finance Policy
  Repayments Policy Lead
  Lead SLC Data and Student Numbers Modelling
  SLC Data Analyst
  Head of SLC Strategy and Sponsorship
  HE Press Office Lead
  HE Senior Press Office
  HE Press Officer
Welsh Government Head of Performance Management & Student Finance
SAAS Director Policy, Strategy Governance
  Head of Business Delivery
Scottish Government Senior Assistant Statistician; Advanced Learning and Skills Analysis
  Statistician; Advanced Learning and Skills Analysis
Department for the Economy Acting Director of Higher Education
  Head of Student Support Branch
  Head of Student Finance