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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?
Buy Now, Pay Later has its advantages and millions of people use the schemes to shop, but until now the industry has been largely unregulated. Will the government's new rules coming into force next year alleviate the risks?
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
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'
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
33 places where kids can eat for free or £1 over the summer holidays
33 places where kids can eat for free or £1 over the summer holidays
Homeless people were given free cash to buy what they want – here's what they spent their money on
Homeless people were given free cash to buy what they want – here's what they spent their money on
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'
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
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
