Debt
‘Broken’ council tax system means millions of Brits face visit from bailiffs – but that’s set to change

‘Broken’ council tax system means millions of Brits face visit from bailiffs – but that’s set to change
The latest figures revealed that Brits are collectively in £8.3bn worth of council tax debt but money guru Martin Lewis has praised plans to stop people who can’t pay from falling into difficulties
Store cards and buy now, pay later debt landed this single mum in court. What if there was another way?

Store cards and buy now, pay later debt landed this single mum in court. What if there was another way?
As the government sets out to end the ‘wild west’ of buy now pay later loans, an ethical lender says it has an alternative to the cycle of debt
One in 10 Brits have no cash savings to fall back on – government action is vital

One in 10 Brits have no cash savings to fall back on – government action is vital
Now is a crucial time to start a conversation around financial resilience and the importance of savings and wider financial safety nets
Kinship carers need financial support. Instead, we’re just left to get on with it
Kinship carers need financial support. Instead, we’re just left to get on with it
I carried the weight of my £60,000 debt alone. Then one conversation changed everything
I carried the weight of my £60,000 debt alone. Then one conversation changed everything
Buy now, pay later? Understanding the new rules, the risks and how it all works

Buy now, pay later? Understanding the new rules, the risks and how it all works
Calls for a law change to protect survivors of domestic abuse left on the verge of financial ruin

Calls for a law change to protect survivors of domestic abuse left on the verge of financial ruin
Where to get free financial advice now – from benefits to budgeting

Where to get free financial advice now – from benefits to budgeting
Covid left me thousands of pounds in debt – I was suicidal. Here’s how I turned things around

Covid left me thousands of pounds in debt – I was suicidal. Here’s how I turned things around
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
Awful April: The new financial year bill increases are hitting millions hard – what can be done?

Awful April: The new financial year bill increases are hitting millions hard – what can be done?
How to get out of debt: Simple steps to go from red to black

How to get out of debt: Simple steps to go from red to black
How to break the payday loan cycle: Alternatives and resources

How to break the payday loan cycle: Alternatives and resources
For those still dealing with a post-Covid debt hangover, financial resilience is vital

For those still dealing with a post-Covid debt hangover, financial resilience is vital
Understanding your payslip: Making sense of deductions and contributions

Understanding your payslip: Making sense of deductions and contributions
Living on the edge: How to avoid falling into poverty amid rising costs

Living on the edge: How to avoid falling into poverty amid rising costs
A windfall tax on bank profits could raise billions. Here’s how that cash could help fix Britain

A windfall tax on bank profits could raise billions. Here’s how that cash could help fix Britain
DWP told to stop forcibly taking cash from benefit claimants to pay for its own mistakes

DWP told to stop forcibly taking cash from benefit claimants to pay for its own mistakes
Inside the Big Issue: Michael Sheen’s great debt battle

Inside the Big Issue: Michael Sheen’s great debt battle
Michael Sheen: ‘Going on holiday doesn’t matter to me as much as paying off 900 people’s debts’

Michael Sheen: ‘Going on holiday doesn’t matter to me as much as paying off 900 people’s debts’
There’s no evidence women are worse with money. So how do we tackle the growing gender debt gap?

There’s no evidence women are worse with money. So how do we tackle the growing gender debt gap?
Crisis-proofing your finances: How to prepare for the unexpected with an emergency fund

Crisis-proofing your finances: How to prepare for the unexpected with an emergency fund
I live month to month, fighting to get out of debt – this is the reality of life on the breadline

I live month to month, fighting to get out of debt – this is the reality of life on the breadline
January is one of the hardest months for debt – but it’s never too late to seek help

January is one of the hardest months for debt – but it’s never too late to seek help
What is the Renters’ Rights Bill? All you need to know about Labour’s plan to end no-fault evictions
