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Buy-now-pay-later users ‘more likely to be in financial difficulty’

21% of BNPL users have fallen behind with unsecured debt repayments in the last year, compared with 6% of other borrowers.

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Cyber attack on electoral registers – your questions answered

Find out what to do if you're worried about the cyber attack on the UK's electoral registers.

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Number of missed payments already at winter levels

A study by consumer group, Which? reveals that the number of people missing payments has risen to levels usually seen in during the winter. What should you do if you miss payments and when should you get help?

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How to deal with credit card debt as rates reach 27-year high

As the interest rates on credit cards reach a 27-year high, we look at the best way for people in different financial situations to deal with credit card debt.

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Call for money advice to go hand-in-hand with mental health support

The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute has called on the government to invest in a joined up approach to money advice and early mental health support.

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Millions don’t realise debt risk of buy now pay later

More people are using buy now pay later than any other form of credit but around half of adults in the UK aren't even aware that it could land them in debt, according to a new survey

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What does Consumer Duty mean for you?

With just days to go until Consumer Duty comes into effect, we take a look at the changes and what it’ll means for you as a customer

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1.3m households missed a bill payment in a single month

Missed a payment last month because you couldn't afford it? You're not alone - 1.3 million households did. We look at the help that's available

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Money Wellness highlights support needs of vulnerable customers in debt

We were invited to speak at two big events last week to help highlight the extra support some customers may need when they find themselves struggling with problem debt

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Money Wellness warns salary advance schemes are masking a debt crisis

Does your employer offer a salary advance scheme? It's a great benefit to cover a surprise expense but could be masking mounting debt if you're regularly dipping in