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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
Hundreds of thousands of universal credit claimants were trapped in severe debt even before ministers cut payments by £87 per month.
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
A single mother of two told The Big Issue even a high-responsibility NHS job – and universal credit – can’t lift her family out of poverty.
Life as a debt advisor: Universal credit is the one constant struggle
Life as a debt advisor: Universal credit is the one constant struggle
The £20 universal credit increase doesn’t fix the system but it has made a noticeable difference. The lifeline must stay, says StepChange’s Jonathan Davies
Budgeting: How to stay out of debt
Budgeting: How to stay out of debt
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
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?
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
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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
Banks could use data to identify and help people who may fall into debt
Banks could use data to identify and help people who may fall into debt
Gary Webster: Debt is a disease deserving of a cure
