Credit
I got a loan to help me pay for my dad’s funeral. The interest sent me spiralling into debt

I got a loan to help me pay for my dad’s funeral. The interest sent me spiralling into debt
A lack of affordable credit means millions of Brits are forced to take out extortionate payday loans
Michael Sheen on writing off £1m of people’s debts: ‘Just stopping the bad guys is not enough’

Michael Sheen on writing off £1m of people’s debts: ‘Just stopping the bad guys is not enough’
Ahead of Michael Sheen’s Secret One Million Pound Giveaway on Channel 4, the actor has given exclusive interview to Big Issue about using his own money to settle the debts of hundreds of people – and why he’s taking on the politicians
How the crisis of affordable credit is endangering the UK’s most vulnerable

How the crisis of affordable credit is endangering the UK’s most vulnerable
As the demand for affordable credit skyrockets, its availability is diminishing at an alarming rate
I was in a violent relationship. I wouldn’t have got free without financial help
I was in a violent relationship. I wouldn’t have got free without financial help
Got debt? Don’t suffer in silence. Here’s how to get help
Got debt? Don’t suffer in silence. Here’s how to get help
Checking your credit score is easy – and it can save you money

Checking your credit score is easy – and it can save you money
Campaigners urge financial watchdog to cap credit card costs to slash debt

Campaigners urge financial watchdog to cap credit card costs to slash debt
High-cost credit complaints are up by 130 per cent this year

High-cost credit complaints are up by 130 per cent this year
A financial watchdog has released high-cost credit figures for the first time

A financial watchdog has released high-cost credit figures for the first time
If banks can have their debt cancelled, why can’t the rest of us?

If banks can have their debt cancelled, why can’t the rest of us?
Where should Wonga customers turn for credit after the firm’s collapse?

Where should Wonga customers turn for credit after the firm’s collapse?
A new tool gives those in debt complete access to their financial history

A new tool gives those in debt complete access to their financial history
Britain’s financial watchdog has launched a high-cost credit crackdown
