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The government's decision to regulate bailiff firms can't come quickly enough
The government's decision to regulate bailiff firms can't come quickly enough
After years of prevarication and delay, there’s now a sense of pace and urgency about bailiff regulation
A levy on Premier League player transfers could save cash-strapped councils – here's how
A levy on Premier League player transfers could save cash-strapped councils – here's how
Premier League clubs strike new shirt sponsor deals with gambling firms despite looming ban
Premier League clubs strike new shirt sponsor deals with gambling firms despite looming ban
Millions of Brits use Buy Now, Pay Later to shop. Will new rules protect people from the dangers?
Millions of Brits use Buy Now, Pay Later to shop. Will new rules protect people from the dangers?
Can we really trust AI to tell the truth?
Can we really trust AI to tell the truth?
DWP payment dates in August 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month
DWP payment dates in August 2025: When you will get your benefits and pensions this month
This man has found a way to travel by train for free... with one small catch
This man has found a way to travel by train for free... with one small catch
The simple reason employers must publish salaries on job adverts
The simple reason employers must publish salaries on job adverts
Pensioners in poverty are isolated and eating only one meal a day – they need help
Pensioners in poverty are isolated and eating only one meal a day – they need help
Paying rent on time could finally start helping renters get a mortgage: 'A very positive step'
Paying rent on time could finally start helping renters get a mortgage: 'A very positive step'
24 discounted days out for families on universal credit and other benefits this summer holiday
24 discounted days out for families on universal credit and other benefits this summer holiday
How to have summer fun without splashing the cash, according to Mr MoneyJar
How to have summer fun without splashing the cash, according to Mr MoneyJar
Labour's pensions review is a welcome step. Let's hope they use it for positive change
Labour's pensions review is a welcome step. Let's hope they use it for positive change
Childcare costs families £1,000 per child in the summer holidays: 'It makes me feel sick'
Childcare costs families £1,000 per child in the summer holidays: 'It makes me feel sick'
Brits overwhelmingly back a wealth tax on the ultra-rich. Would it work in the UK?
Brits overwhelmingly back a wealth tax on the ultra-rich. Would it work in the UK?
I lived on a debt-stricken housing estate as an anthropologist – this is what I learned about poverty
I lived on a debt-stricken housing estate as an anthropologist – this is what I learned about poverty
DWP’s 'unhealthy' AI obsession is trapping people in poverty, Amnesty report finds
DWP’s 'unhealthy' AI obsession is trapping people in poverty, Amnesty report finds
A year of Labour: How has the Starmer government fared in helping people out of debt?
A year of Labour: How has the Starmer government fared in helping people out of debt?
Digital exclusion means millions are cut-off from the essentials of modern life. It must be fixed now
Digital exclusion means millions are cut-off from the essentials of modern life. It must be fixed now
'Broken' council tax system means millions of Brits face visit from bailiffs – but that's set to change
'Broken' council tax system means millions of Brits face visit from bailiffs – but that's set to change
Will Reform's Britannia Card really help low-income households – or is it a 'giveaway to the rich'?
Will Reform's Britannia Card really help low-income households – or is it a 'giveaway to the rich'?
From the NHS to the DWP: UK's new data law will make your life 'radically different', minister says
From the NHS to the DWP: UK's new data law will make your life 'radically different', minister says
TikTok entrepreneur Simon Squibb: 'Money won't make you happy – but it gives you choices'
TikTok entrepreneur Simon Squibb: 'Money won't make you happy – but it gives you choices'
Store cards and buy now, pay later debt landed this single mum in court. What if there was another way?
