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Brits are uncomfortable talking about money and debt. Can comedy change that?

Brits are uncomfortable talking about money and debt. Can comedy change that?
Talking about debt is one of Britain’s most avoided topics, more than Donald Trump and Brexit, research shows. Comedian Mark Simmons tells the Big Issue why he is trying to make finance funny
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?
Ahead of International Women’s Day, StepChange boss Vikki Brownridge asks why the ‘gender debt gap’ exists, and what can we do to put an end to it?
‘I have nothing they can take’: Council tax debt collection having devastating impact on vulnerable people

‘I have nothing they can take’: Council tax debt collection having devastating impact on vulnerable people
It is time to shift from punitive debt collection practices to a system that supports those in financial difficulty
Too many people wouldn’t be able to cope with an unforeseen cost of £1,000 – that needs to change
Too many people wouldn’t be able to cope with an unforeseen cost of £1,000 – that needs to change
This budget must ensure everyone has enough income to meet the basic needs of life
This budget must ensure everyone has enough income to meet the basic needs of life
Hunger and broken shoes: Why we need a more compassionate approach to council tax debt collection

Hunger and broken shoes: Why we need a more compassionate approach to council tax debt collection
Council tax debt collectors ‘significantly harming’ health of those struggling to pay, report finds

Council tax debt collectors ‘significantly harming’ health of those struggling to pay, report finds
Four million Brits struggle with problem debt. Now’s the time for the next government to step up
