Debt
What is the Renters' Rights Bill? All you need to know about Labour’s plan to end no-fault evictions
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What is the Renters' Rights Bill? All you need to know about Labour’s plan to end no-fault evictions
The Renters Reform Bill is dead, long live the Renters’ Rights Bill. Can Labour’s plan to fix the broken private rented sector succeed where the Tories failed?
How much can a landlord increase rent?
How much can a landlord increase rent?
Help with rental arrears
Help with rental arrears
I was in a violent relationship. I wouldn't have got free without financial help
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I was in a violent relationship. I wouldn't have got free without financial help
Nearly half of UK adults are in financial difficulty
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Nearly half of UK adults are in financial difficulty
Four million Brits struggle with problem debt. Now's the time for the next government to step up
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Four million Brits struggle with problem debt. Now's the time for the next government to step up
'More bad news for renters': Rental crisis continues with steep rent rises despite inflation falling
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'More bad news for renters': Rental crisis continues with steep rent rises despite inflation falling
Low pay as a trainee bus driver left me desperate. I skipped meals and ended up £46k in debt
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Low pay as a trainee bus driver left me desperate. I skipped meals and ended up £46k in debt
New play Capital! explores Edinburgh's financial history through eyes of Big Issue vendor
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New play Capital! explores Edinburgh's financial history through eyes of Big Issue vendor
Millions face paying more in energy bills than height of cost of living crisis. Here's why
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Millions face paying more in energy bills than height of cost of living crisis. Here's why
Calls to nationalise Thames Water as Brits face 40% increase in bills: 'A con and a disgrace'
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Calls to nationalise Thames Water as Brits face 40% increase in bills: 'A con and a disgrace'
Unsecured debt such as credit cards and loans at highest level in a decade, charity warns
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Unsecured debt such as credit cards and loans at highest level in a decade, charity warns
Debt advice: These charities and organisations can help you if you're struggling with debt
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Debt advice: These charities and organisations can help you if you're struggling with debt
Millions of people at risk of 'toxic cycle' of long-term mental health and money problems
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Millions of people at risk of 'toxic cycle' of long-term mental health and money problems
'I'm in crippling debt': Brits are falling behind on bills in record numbers amid cost of living crisis
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'I'm in crippling debt': Brits are falling behind on bills in record numbers amid cost of living crisis
I had no job, long-term mental health issues and £50,000 of debt. Now I'm living debt free
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I had no job, long-term mental health issues and £50,000 of debt. Now I'm living debt free
'It's awkward and stressful': Number of young people needing help with money doubles
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'It's awkward and stressful': Number of young people needing help with money doubles
'I have nothing': DWP takes millions from benefit claimants every year to pay for its own mistakes
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'I have nothing': DWP takes millions from benefit claimants every year to pay for its own mistakes
21 million Brits are struggling to pay bills: 'People will go cold, hungry and lose their homes'
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21 million Brits are struggling to pay bills: 'People will go cold, hungry and lose their homes'
DWP falsely accuses single mum of owing £12,000 – when they actually owe her money
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DWP falsely accuses single mum of owing £12,000 – when they actually owe her money
Average UK household faces £17,200 of debt by 2026: 'We can't afford a Tory government any longer'
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Average UK household faces £17,200 of debt by 2026: 'We can't afford a Tory government any longer'
Man left 'suicidal' and sacrificing food after being 'harassed' by debt collectors
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