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It has taken years to regulate bailiffs. Stopping intimidation is as important as recovering debt
Vikki Brownridge

It has taken years to regulate bailiffs. Stopping intimidation is as important as recovering debt

After four years of campaigning, bailiffs are set to be forced to sign up to the Enforcement Conduct Board regulator. It’s an important step to crack down on fear and intimidation when recovering debts, writes StepChange CEO Vikki Brownridge

More Brits are taking on credit card debt to deal with the cost of living. Here’s how to get help
Vikki Brownridge

More Brits are taking on credit card debt to deal with the cost of living. Here’s how to get help

Debt charity StepChange has revealed that more people are taking on credit card debt. Here’s why it it is happening and what needs to change

Going into debt doesn’t mean you’ve failed. Here’s how to get help
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Going into debt doesn’t mean you’ve failed. Here’s how to get help

Amid the cost of living crisis, experts explain that being in debt is nothing to be ashamed of.

This Debt Awareness Week, we want people to know it’s nothing to be ashamed of
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This Debt Awareness Week, we want people to know it’s nothing to be ashamed of

Reeves’ budget offers positive steps for those struggling with debts – but there’s still a way to go
Vikki Brownridge

Reeves’ budget offers positive steps for those struggling with debts – but there’s still a way to go

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The government’s decision to regulate bailiff firms can’t come quickly enough
Vikki Brownridge

The government’s decision to regulate bailiff firms can’t come quickly enough

One in 10 Brits have no cash savings to fall back on – government action is vital
Vikki Brownridge

One in 10 Brits have no cash savings to fall back on – government action is vital

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

There’s no evidence women are worse with money. So how do we tackle the growing gender debt gap?
Vikki Brownridge

There’s no evidence women are worse with money. So how do we tackle the growing gender debt gap?

‘I have nothing they can take’: Council tax debt collection having devastating impact on vulnerable people
Sarah Muirhead

‘I have nothing they can take’: Council tax debt collection having devastating impact on vulnerable people

Too many people wouldn’t be able to cope with an unforeseen cost of £1,000 – that needs to change
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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
Vikki Brownridge

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
Emily Whitford

Hunger and broken shoes: Why we need a more compassionate approach to council tax debt collection

Four million Brits struggle with problem debt. Now’s the time for the next government to step up
Vikki Brownridge

Four million Brits struggle with problem debt. Now’s the time for the next government to step up