Money
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
‘Grotesque’ council tax system set for biggest change in 30 years. Here’s what it means for you
‘Grotesque’ council tax system set for biggest change in 30 years. Here’s what it means for you
Money guru Martin Lewis has hailed reforms which mean people who fall behind on council tax bills will not have to pay the full year’s amount just two weeks later
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
Debunking money myths: Does checking your credit score lower it?
Debunking money myths: Does checking your credit score lower it?
I’m 28 and my parents control my bank account. It’s the only reason I’m still sober
I’m 28 and my parents control my bank account. It’s the only reason I’m still sober
Should we have to pay more council tax from April?
Should we have to pay more council tax from April?
Thousands of people are protesting against rising water bills. Here’s what happens if you don’t pay
Thousands of people are protesting against rising water bills. Here’s what happens if you don’t pay
Labour wants to cut benefit spending. Here’s how giving people free cash could save money instead
Labour wants to cut benefit spending. Here’s how giving people free cash could save money instead
Have you been made redundant? Here’s what to do next
Have you been made redundant? Here’s what to do next
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
The impact economy: How fair systems build stronger economies
The impact economy: How fair systems build stronger economies
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
Benefits, water bill hikes and TV licences: All the tax year changes in April 2026 you need to know
Benefits, water bill hikes and TV licences: All the tax year changes in April 2026 you need to know
What will the Middle East conflict mean for UK energy bills?
What will the Middle East conflict mean for UK energy bills?
I shrank my own economy to live a less capitalist life. You could do it too
I shrank my own economy to live a less capitalist life. You could do it too
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?
More than half of people with mental health problems regularly run out of money
More than half of people with mental health problems regularly run out of money
‘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
How the house price boom at the turn of the century slashed social mobility
How the house price boom at the turn of the century slashed social mobility
Homeless people were given £2,000, no strings attached. Here’s what they spent the money on
Homeless people were given £2,000, no strings attached. Here’s what they spent the money on
27 places where kids can eat for free or £1 over the Christmas holiday
27 places where kids can eat for free or £1 over the Christmas holiday
The UK’s ‘millionaire exodus’ is a humongous myth. Here’s why it keeps rearing its ugly head
