Money
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
Two debt experts from the advice service Money Wellness describe their experiences helping domestic abuse survivors left in poverty – and explain why the law needs to change
UK risks ‘sleepwalking into crisis’ as cashless society shuts out more and more vulnerable people
UK risks ‘sleepwalking into crisis’ as cashless society shuts out more and more vulnerable people
A new report from the Treasury Committee has found that vulnerable people are most at risk as society becomes increasingly cashless. It is calling for better monitoring and regulation of cash acceptance
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
The pressure of Raul’s debt repayments left him suicidal. But life is much better these days
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
How to align your finances with your values: Tips for sustainable spending
How to align your finances with your values: Tips for sustainable spending
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
33 places where kids can eat for free or £1 over the Easter holidays
33 places where kids can eat for free or £1 over the Easter holidays
‘No more room for manoeuvre’: Don’t react to Trump’s tariffs with more cuts to benefits, Labour warned
‘No more room for manoeuvre’: Don’t react to Trump’s tariffs with more cuts to benefits, Labour warned
Water bills are going up in April 2025. Here’s what to do if you’re struggling to pay
Water bills are going up in April 2025. Here’s what to do if you’re struggling to pay
Brits are uncomfortable talking about money and debt. Can comedy change that?
Brits are uncomfortable talking about money and debt. Can comedy change that?
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
The gig economy and your finances: How to make it work for you
The gig economy and your finances: How to make it work for you
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
Bad news for Labour: Voters who feel ‘economically insecure’ far more likely to switch parties
Bad news for Labour: Voters who feel ‘economically insecure’ far more likely to switch parties
Inside the plan to give free cash to homeless people in Manchester: ‘It’s time to try something new’
Inside the plan to give free cash to homeless people in Manchester: ‘It’s time to try something new’
Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Learning and employment
Big Issue’s Changemakers of 2025: Learning and employment
DWP benefit payment dates in February 2025 – and how much benefits will go up this year
DWP benefit payment dates in February 2025 – and how much benefits will go up this year
Wages outside of London and South East are worse now than in 2008 – can Labour turn things around?
Wages outside of London and South East are worse now than in 2008 – can Labour turn things around?
‘We can’t keep up’: Councils cutting services and facing bankruptcy over rising cost of social care
‘We can’t keep up’: Councils cutting services and facing bankruptcy over rising cost of social care
Applying for a budgeting loan: Everything you need to know
Applying for a budgeting loan: Everything you need to know
A penny off pints and higher wages: What Rachel Reeves’ budget means for you and your bank account
A penny off pints and higher wages: What Rachel Reeves’ budget means for you and your bank account
How to live your best student life without breaking the bank. No, seriously
How to live your best student life without breaking the bank. No, seriously
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