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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'
Parents are taking unpaid leave from work and "racking up debts" as a result of high childcare costs over the summer holidays
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
30 places where kids can eat for free or £1 over the summer holidays

30 places where kids can eat for free or £1 over the summer holidays
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?
These pioneers are plugging the gaps in youth support – with help from Big Issue Invest
These pioneers are plugging the gaps in youth support – with help from Big Issue Invest
'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
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?

Store cards and buy now, pay later debt landed this single mum in court. What if there was another way?
One in 10 Brits have no cash savings to fall back on – government action is vital

One in 10 Brits have no cash savings to fall back on – government action is vital
Kinship carers need financial support. Instead, we're just left to get on with it

Kinship carers need financial support. Instead, we're just left to get on with it
'I was dying in silence': How childcare becomes a daily battle for survival for migrant families

'I was dying in silence': How childcare becomes a daily battle for survival for migrant families
I carried the weight of my £60,000 debt alone. Then one conversation changed everything

I carried the weight of my £60,000 debt alone. Then one conversation changed everything
The benefits, dangers and impacts of a cashless society

The benefits, dangers and impacts of a cashless society
Buy now, pay later? Understanding the new rules, the risks and how it all works

Buy now, pay later? Understanding the new rules, the risks and how it all works
Britain has enough money to fix our problems. We just lack the political will to share it

Britain has enough money to fix our problems. We just lack the political will to share it
Calls for a law change to protect survivors of domestic abuse left on the verge of financial ruin

Calls for a law change to protect survivors of domestic abuse left on the verge of financial ruin
UK risks 'sleepwalking into crisis' as cashless society shuts out more and more vulnerable people

UK risks 'sleepwalking into crisis' as cashless society shuts out more and more vulnerable people
Covid left me thousands of pounds in debt – I was suicidal. Here's how I turned things around

Covid left me thousands of pounds in debt – I was suicidal. Here's how I turned things around
I got a loan to help me pay for my dad's funeral. The interest sent me spiralling into debt

I got a loan to help me pay for my dad's funeral. The interest sent me spiralling into debt
How to align your finances with your values: Tips for sustainable spending

How to align your finances with your values: Tips for sustainable spending
How to get out of debt: Simple steps to go from red to black

How to get out of debt: Simple steps to go from red to black
How to break the payday loan cycle: Alternatives and resources

How to break the payday loan cycle: Alternatives and resources
'No more room for manoeuvre': Don't react to Trump's tariffs with more cuts to benefits, Labour warned

'No more room for manoeuvre': Don't react to Trump's tariffs with more cuts to benefits, Labour warned
Water bills are going up in April 2025. Here's what to do if you're struggling to pay

Water bills are going up in April 2025. Here's what to do if you're struggling to pay
Brits are uncomfortable talking about money and debt. Can comedy change that?
