Debt
Martin Lewis calls for action on debt collectors as stark attempted suicide figures revealed
Martin Lewis calls for action on debt collectors as stark attempted suicide figures revealed
Victims told researchers they felt “harassed and persecuted” by debt collectors
Is the fiscal ‘black hole’ real? We asked economists
Is the fiscal ‘black hole’ real? We asked economists
Jeremy Hunt spoke of the need to “balance the nation’s books” ahead of his Autumn statement. Economists say that’s not necessarily the case
7 million families have missed out on food and hot water this year due to the cost of living crisis
7 million families have missed out on food and hot water this year due to the cost of living crisis
Anti-poverty charity the Joseph Rowntree Foundation says 2.3 million households didn’t have enough food and couldn’t afford to heat their home this year either.
Nearly 30% of people facing debt were in energy arrears before the cost of living crisis
Nearly 30% of people facing debt were in energy arrears before the cost of living crisis
It’s tough being young and broke. But help is out there
It’s tough being young and broke. But help is out there
Half of people using food banks are stuck in debt to the government
Half of people using food banks are stuck in debt to the government
Couch to £1k: how to save money you never knew you had
Couch to £1k: how to save money you never knew you had
Government announces £65m fund to support struggling renters
Government announces £65m fund to support struggling renters
Almost one million households are in rent arrears and facing a homelessness crisis
Almost one million households are in rent arrears and facing a homelessness crisis
Rent arrears ‘much worse than feared’ ahead of UK cost of living crisis
Rent arrears ‘much worse than feared’ ahead of UK cost of living crisis
Universal credit cut: Senior NHS nurse says she goes to work worrying about bailiffs
Universal credit cut: Senior NHS nurse says she goes to work worrying about bailiffs
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What is the breathing space scheme? How can it help you if you’re in debt?
What is the breathing space scheme? How can it help you if you’re in debt?
Household debt ‘kicked down the road’ by Covid support, warns charity
Household debt ‘kicked down the road’ by Covid support, warns charity
Mortgage holidays: How to take a break from your debts
Mortgage holidays: How to take a break from your debts
Health check your finances: How to get in shape as we come out of lockdown
Health check your finances: How to get in shape as we come out of lockdown
‘Imposter firms’ are posing as financial support. Here’s how to spot them.
‘Imposter firms’ are posing as financial support. Here’s how to spot them.
Finance advice from our money experts is a click away
Finance advice from our money experts is a click away
Online loan sharks are posing as a charity to pocket fees
Online loan sharks are posing as a charity to pocket fees
Checking your credit score is easy – and it can save you money
Checking your credit score is easy – and it can save you money
Here’s how The Big Issue can help tackle your money worries
Here’s how The Big Issue can help tackle your money worries
Online shopping leaves 3m people with mental health problems facing debt
Online shopping leaves 3m people with mental health problems facing debt
Why are church groups calling for a £5bn Covid-19 debt-cancelling fund?
