Debt

New play Capital! explores Edinburgh’s financial history through eyes of Big Issue vendor
Theatre

New play Capital! explores Edinburgh’s financial history through eyes of Big Issue vendor

A new play will portray a Big Issue magazine vendor as part of an ‘exploration’ of Edinburgh’s financial history

Millions face paying more in energy bills than height of cost of living crisis. Here’s why
Cost of living crisis

Millions face paying more in energy bills than height of cost of living crisis. Here’s why

The typical household will pay £238 less for their energy bills a year from April. But debt acquired during the cost of living crisis means many are worse off than when inflation and energy bills were at their highest

Calls to nationalise Thames Water as Brits face 40% increase in bills: ‘A con and a disgrace’
Water bills

Calls to nationalise Thames Water as Brits face 40% increase in bills: ‘A con and a disgrace’

Thames Water bills may need to rise by 40% by 2030, the company’s boss has warned – a figure campaigners have slammed as a ‘con’

Unsecured debt such as credit cards and loans at highest level in a decade, charity warns
Debt

Unsecured debt such as credit cards and loans at highest level in a decade, charity warns

Debt advice: These charities and organisations can help you if you’re struggling with debt
Debt

Debt advice: These charities and organisations can help you if you’re struggling with debt

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Millions of people at risk of ‘toxic cycle’ of long-term mental health and money problems
Cost of living crisis

Millions of people at risk of ‘toxic cycle’ of long-term mental health and money problems

‘I’m in crippling debt’: Brits are falling behind on bills in record numbers amid cost of living crisis
Cost of living crisis

‘I’m in crippling debt’: Brits are falling behind on bills in record numbers amid cost of living crisis

I had no job, long-term mental health issues and £50,000 of debt. Now I’m living debt free
Debt

I had no job, long-term mental health issues and £50,000 of debt. Now I’m living debt free

‘It’s awkward and stressful’: Number of young people needing help with money doubles
Money

‘It’s awkward and stressful’: Number of young people needing help with money doubles

‘I have nothing’: DWP takes millions from benefit claimants every year to pay for its own mistakes
Benefits

‘I have nothing’: DWP takes millions from benefit claimants every year to pay for its own mistakes

21 million Brits are struggling to pay bills: ‘People will go cold, hungry and lose their homes’
Cost of living crisis

21 million Brits are struggling to pay bills: ‘People will go cold, hungry and lose their homes’

DWP falsely accuses single mum of owing £12,000 – when they actually owe her money
Benefits

DWP falsely accuses single mum of owing £12,000 – when they actually owe her money

Average UK household faces £17,200 of debt by 2026: ‘We can’t afford a Tory government any longer’
Cost of living crisis

Average UK household faces £17,200 of debt by 2026: ‘We can’t afford a Tory government any longer’

Martin Lewis calls for urgent action on debt collectors as millions feel ‘harassed’ and ‘suicidal’
Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis calls for urgent action on debt collectors as millions feel ‘harassed’ and ‘suicidal’

Disabled people twice as likely to face debt amid cost of living crisis: ‘The system is broken’
Cost of living crisis

Disabled people twice as likely to face debt amid cost of living crisis: ‘The system is broken’

Student loans: This generation is getting a raw deal
Education

Student loans: This generation is getting a raw deal

When will mortgage rates go down?
housing crisis

When will mortgage rates go down?

‘Breaking point’: Debt charities and ethical lenders fight to save families from loan sharks
Debt

‘Breaking point’: Debt charities and ethical lenders fight to save families from loan sharks

Council tax debt is spiralling across England as households struggle with cost of living crisis
Council tax

Council tax debt is spiralling across England as households struggle with cost of living crisis

Renters are twice as likely to fall into problem debt than the rest of the population
RENTING

Renters are twice as likely to fall into problem debt than the rest of the population

Money worries are leading to suicidal thoughts, panic attacks and mental health problems in the cost of living crisis
Cost of living crisis

Money worries are leading to suicidal thoughts, panic attacks and mental health problems in the cost of living crisis

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The cost of living’s hidden mental health impact
mental health

The cost of living’s hidden mental health impact

41,000 vulnerable households had their energy debt written off in Catalonia. Is the UK government listening?
Cost of living crisis

41,000 vulnerable households had their energy debt written off in Catalonia. Is the UK government listening?

Why council tax rises will hit the poorest harder
Cost of Living crisis

Why council tax rises will hit the poorest harder

Time to Talk: ‘Don’t let your debt and mental health struggles bury you’
Time to talk day

Time to Talk: ‘Don’t let your debt and mental health struggles bury you’