Debts

Charities call for ‘help to repay’ scheme for people struggling with energy debt

Leading charities call on the government to help the one in ten UK adults struggling with energy arrears with a 'right to repay' scheme

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Don’t let water bills rain on your parade

We look at ways to reduce water waste this summer and tell you what to do if you get into debt with your water provider.

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FCA bans debt packaging firms receiving fees for referring customers

We welcome the ban on debt packing firms receiving fees for referring customers. Read on to find out how this affects you and how the ban will benefit thousands of people struggling with problem debt

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Mental Health Awareness Week: Paul’s story

How a DRO helped Paul get on top of his money after having to give up work due to a spinal injury

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Mental Health Awareness Week: Trevor’s story

How bankruptcy is helping Trevor get his finances back on track

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Mental Health Awareness Week: Sophie’s story

How a DRO helped a customer with borderline personality disorder get her finances back on track.

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80% getting debt help say their mental health has affected their finances

80% of people getting debt help say a mental health problem has affected their finances, according to a study by Money Wellness.

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One in five people with a mental health problem are struggling with debt

The Money and Pensions Service have released a guide advising lenders how they can support customers with mental health issues who are struggling to repay their debts.

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Nearly two thirds of 35-to-44-year-olds finding it a burden to repay debt

A report from the Resolution Foundation thinktank reveals people in the UK are struggling to repay debt such as credit cards and loans, with 40% finding it somewhat of a burden and 24% finding it a heavy burden.

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We've formed a partnership with Rethink Mental Illness

We've partnered with Rethink Mental Illness to provide more specialist help to people in debt living with mental health illness.