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Millions of Brits use Buy Now, Pay Later to shop. Will new rules protect people from the dangers?
Millions of Brits use Buy Now, Pay Later to shop. Will new rules protect people from the dangers?
Buy Now, Pay Later has its advantages and millions of people use the schemes to shop, but until now the industry has been largely unregulated. Will the government's new rules coming into force next year alleviate the risks?
DWP payment dates in August 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month
DWP payment dates in August 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month
This man has found a way to travel by train for free... with one small catch
This man has found a way to travel by train for free... with one small catch
24 discounted days out for families on universal credit and other benefits this summer holiday
24 discounted days out for families on universal credit and other benefits this summer holiday
How to have summer fun without splashing the cash, according to Mr MoneyJar
How to have summer fun without splashing the cash, according to Mr MoneyJar
DWP payment dates in July 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month
DWP payment dates in July 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month
TikTok entrepreneur Simon Squibb: 'Money won't make you happy – but it gives you choices'
TikTok entrepreneur Simon Squibb: 'Money won't make you happy – but it gives you choices'
Financial inequality: Understanding the gender gap in money matters – and how to close it
Financial inequality: Understanding the gender gap in money matters – and how to close it
Kinship carers need financial support. Instead, we're just left to get on with it
Kinship carers need financial support. Instead, we're just left to get on with it
What is PIP and how do I claim it? Everything you need to know about the DWP disability benefit
What is PIP and how do I claim it? Everything you need to know about the DWP disability benefit
DWP payment dates in June 2025: When you will get your benefits this month
DWP payment dates in June 2025: When you will get your benefits this month
I carried the weight of my £60,000 debt alone. Then one conversation changed everything
I carried the weight of my £60,000 debt alone. Then one conversation changed everything
The benefits, dangers and impacts of a cashless society
The benefits, dangers and impacts of a cashless society
Buy now, pay later? Understanding the new rules, the risks and how it all works
Buy now, pay later? Understanding the new rules, the risks and how it all works
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
Where to get free financial advice now – from benefits to budgeting
Where to get free financial advice now – from benefits to budgeting
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
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
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 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
Brits are uncomfortable talking about money and debt. Can comedy change that?
Brits are uncomfortable talking about money and debt. Can comedy change that?
Understanding your payslip: Making sense of deductions and contributions
Understanding your payslip: Making sense of deductions and contributions
Living on the edge: How to avoid falling into poverty amid rising costs
Living on the edge: How to avoid falling into poverty amid rising costs
Crisis-proofing your finances: How to prepare for the unexpected with an emergency fund
