Debt
I’m a single working mum relying on credit to pay bills. Universal credit isn’t enough
I’m a single working mum relying on credit to pay bills. Universal credit isn’t enough
Thea Jaffe is a full-time working mum who was affected by the two-child limit on benefits. Extra universal credit will help her cover debt – but it’s still not enough for her family to afford the essentials
People are struggling to afford bills more than ever – and the cost of living is only getting worse
People are struggling to afford bills more than ever – and the cost of living is only getting worse
Emily Whitford, of StepChange Debt Charity, writes about the burden of unaffordable bills – and what the government can do about it
People are still getting threatened with prison for council tax debt. This has got to change
People are still getting threatened with prison for council tax debt. This has got to change
Scotland and Wales removed the sanction of imprisonment for council tax debt years ago, but in England it remains a threat
How to sort out your finances when your relationship breaks down
How to sort out your finances when your relationship breaks down
Half of UK adults have faced problem debt. It can happen to anyone – but help is out there
Half of UK adults have faced problem debt. It can happen to anyone – but help is out there
This Debt Awareness Week, we want people to know it’s nothing to be ashamed of
This Debt Awareness Week, we want people to know it’s nothing to be ashamed of
What happens if you ignore your bills or can’t afford to pay? Here’s how to get help
What happens if you ignore your bills or can’t afford to pay? Here’s how to get help
There are 2.5 million people trapped in credit card debt in the UK. This is why it happens
There are 2.5 million people trapped in credit card debt in the UK. This is why it happens
New Buy Now, Pay Later rules could protect you from debt traps. But what are the risks?
New Buy Now, Pay Later rules could protect you from debt traps. But what are the risks?
‘I’m happy to pay for uni, but I’ll never clear my debt’: Graduates hit out at student loans crisis
‘I’m happy to pay for uni, but I’ll never clear my debt’: Graduates hit out at student loans crisis
Millions of Brits are going without food and heating to improve their credit score
Millions of Brits are going without food and heating to improve their credit score
Trump wants to cap credit card interest rates at 10%. Will it really work?
Trump wants to cap credit card interest rates at 10%. Will it really work?
Disability benefit claimants at risk of poverty because of ‘poor service’ from DWP, MPs warn
Disability benefit claimants at risk of poverty because of ‘poor service’ from DWP, MPs warn
EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison: ‘People think you’ve got loads of money when you’re on TV’
EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison: ‘People think you’ve got loads of money when you’re on TV’
What could – and should – be in Labour’s long-awaited child poverty strategy?
What could – and should – be in Labour’s long-awaited child poverty strategy?
Reeves’ budget offers positive steps for those struggling with debts – but there’s still a way to go
Reeves’ budget offers positive steps for those struggling with debts – but there’s still a way to go
Africa’s first G20 must put debt justice at the heart of the inequality agenda
Africa’s first G20 must put debt justice at the heart of the inequality agenda
How Fair for You’s Shopping Card Loan is helping people face down debt
How Fair for You’s Shopping Card Loan is helping people face down debt
Ofgem’s plan to write off £500m of energy debt is welcome – but it’s not enough to solve the crisis
Ofgem’s plan to write off £500m of energy debt is welcome – but it’s not enough to solve the crisis
Hundreds of thousands of vulnerable Brits to have energy bill debt written off
Hundreds of thousands of vulnerable Brits to have energy bill debt written off
Bailiffs tried taking my kids’ toys over council tax debt – people shouldn’t have to go through this
Bailiffs tried taking my kids’ toys over council tax debt – people shouldn’t have to go through this
There’s a way to make the council tax system fairer – if only we had the will
There’s a way to make the council tax system fairer – if only we had the will
The government’s decision to regulate bailiff firms can’t come quickly enough
The government’s decision to regulate bailiff firms can’t come quickly enough
DWP taking cash back from benefit claimants it overpaid is ‘just like carer’s allowance scandal’
