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5.5 million women suffered economic abuse in the past year

One in five women in the UK have suffered economic abuse at the hands of a current or former partner in the last 12 months. Find out where to get help.

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Struggling carers urged to seek debt help

On Carers' Rights Day 2023 (23 November), we're reminding carers who are struggling financially that they're not alone and we're here to help.

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School stops feeding kids if parents don’t pay their debts

A school in the North East is punishing children if their parents can't afford to pay food or travel bills

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Thousands benefit from free legal support

Millions of pounds of free legal help has been made available by the government - are you eligible

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Money Wellness reaches £1 million in write-offs

We've worked tirelessly with creditors to help our most vulnerable customers have their debts written off

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Insolvency experts expect more people to get debt solutions next year

85% of experts expect a rise in the number of people seeking debt solutions in 2024. Find out what to do if your debts are getting out of control.

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Is talking about debt the last taboo?

During Talk Money Week, we look at whether talking about problem debt is the last great taboo and make some suggestions about how to get the conversation started

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Millions of people who have missed important payments urged to get debt advice

To mark Talk Money Week (6 - 10 November), the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is urging people who have missed important payments to get free debt advice as soon as possible.

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Buy-now-pay-later providers clear up T&Cs following pressure from regulator

The FCA is claiming victory after PayPal and QVC redrafted their buy-now-pay-later terms and conditions.

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People turning to BNPL to boost credit score

People struggling to get accepted for credit cards are reportedly turning to buy now pay later in a bid to boost their credit score.