Debt
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
And almost 40 per cent of people who needed debt advice before the cost of living crisis reported experiencing mental health problems.
It’s tough being young and broke. But help is out there
It’s tough being young and broke. But help is out there
Young people are being hit hard by low pay, insecure jobs and debt. But there’s hope. Here are our top tips and where to find the best advice.
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
Time to Talk Day: Money and mental health
Time to Talk Day: Money and mental health
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
Life as a debt advisor: Universal credit is the one constant struggle
Life as a debt advisor: Universal credit is the one constant struggle
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
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Why are church groups calling for a £5bn Covid-19 debt-cancelling fund?
Why are church groups calling for a £5bn Covid-19 debt-cancelling fund?
Martin Lewis hails ‘life-changing’ victory over ‘thuggish’ debt letters
Martin Lewis hails ‘life-changing’ victory over ‘thuggish’ debt letters
The Bank Job’s debt-exploding exploits hit harder during Covid-19
The Bank Job’s debt-exploding exploits hit harder during Covid-19
Bailiffs return ‘puts people at risk’, say charities
Bailiffs return ‘puts people at risk’, say charities
Brits already feeling £6bn ‘personal debt tsunami’ thanks to Covid-19
Brits already feeling £6bn ‘personal debt tsunami’ thanks to Covid-19
Calls for end to ‘thuggish’ debt letters as Covid-19 cash crisis bites
Calls for end to ‘thuggish’ debt letters as Covid-19 cash crisis bites
Nearly one million people claim Universal Credit as Covid-19 money shock felt
Nearly one million people claim Universal Credit as Covid-19 money shock felt
Families in council tax debt have just £7 left at the end of the month
Families in council tax debt have just £7 left at the end of the month
Gary Webster: Debt is a disease deserving of a cure
