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Michael Sheen on writing off £1m of people's debts: 'Just stopping the bad guys is not enough'
Michael Sheen on writing off £1m of people's debts: 'Just stopping the bad guys is not enough'
Ahead of Michael Sheen's Secret One Million Pound Giveaway on Channel 4, the actor has given exclusive interview to Big Issue about using his own money to settle the debts of hundreds of people – and why he’s taking on the politicians
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
I live month to month, fighting to get out of debt – this is the reality of life on the breadline
I live month to month, fighting to get out of debt – this is the reality of life on the breadline
January is one of the hardest months for debt – but it's never too late to seek help
January is one of the hardest months for debt – but it's never too late to seek help
What is the Renters' Rights Bill? All you need to know about Labour’s plan to end no-fault evictions
What is the Renters' Rights Bill? All you need to know about Labour’s plan to end no-fault evictions
Bank of Dave: Meet the man bringing the fight to loan sharks and helping those who need it most
Bank of Dave: Meet the man bringing the fight to loan sharks and helping those who need it most
Banks may not be interested in people experiencing poverty – but we are
Banks may not be interested in people experiencing poverty – but we are
Will bond market turmoil lead to spending cuts, higher taxes and austerity? Here's what you need to know
Will bond market turmoil lead to spending cuts, higher taxes and austerity? Here's what you need to know
Nearly a third of people feel too 'embarrassed' to seek support for their energy bills in the UK
Nearly a third of people feel too 'embarrassed' to seek support for their energy bills in the UK
'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
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
'I was really struggling': Iceland expands interest-free loan scheme it says slashes food bank usage
'I was really struggling': Iceland expands interest-free loan scheme it says slashes food bank usage
'Dismay' for disabled and vulnerable households as average annual energy bills to rise to £1,738
'Dismay' for disabled and vulnerable households as average annual energy bills to rise to £1,738
'It could have been from Gordon Brown': Experts weigh in on how radical Labour's budget really is
'It could have been from Gordon Brown': Experts weigh in on how radical Labour's budget really is
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
Most universal credit claimants are behind on bills or facing debt, DWP's own research finds
Most universal credit claimants are behind on bills or facing debt, DWP's own research finds
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
Mental health impact of debt and cost of living must stop being overlooked
Mental health impact of debt and cost of living must stop being overlooked
Reasons for keeping two-child benefit cap are thin at best and cruel at worst – Labour must lift it
Reasons for keeping two-child benefit cap are thin at best and cruel at worst – Labour must lift it
Saddling poorer students with a lifelong debt makes absolutely no sense
Saddling poorer students with a lifelong debt makes absolutely no sense
Student Life 2024: Get your free student guide in this week's Big Issue
Student Life 2024: Get your free student guide in this week's Big Issue
These interest-free loans have a twist: Pay off on time and you might get money back
These interest-free loans have a twist: Pay off on time and you might get money back
Martin Lewis blasts councils putting vulnerable people at risk with aggressive debt collection
