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One in five expect to be driven into problem debt this year, says charity

One in five people (21%) believe external financial pressures will drive them into problem debt this year, according to a charity. Three in 10 (31%) are expecting to struggle to pay for essentials such as a healthy diet and clothing that is ...

21 Mar 2022 at 10:55

One in three struggling to keep up with bills or credit commitments – charity

The number of people finding it hard to keep up with bills and credit commitments has doubled since the start of the pandemic to almost one in three, research by a debt charity suggests. Nearly one in three British adults – 30% or 15 ...

20 Jan 2022 at 01:25

Personal Finance

Two-fifths ‘uncomfortable discussing finances with mortgage lender or landlord’

Two-fifths (39%) of people who rent or have a mortgage would feel uncomfortable about discussing their finances and budget pressures with their lender or landlord, a survey indicates. The research, carried out for debt help charity ...

25 Sept 2023 at 00:01

Personal Finance

45% of mortgage holders finding it difficult to pay bills, charity warns

Nearly half of mortgage holders have found it difficult to keep up with bills and credit commitments in the last few months, according to a debt help charity. Some 45% of borrowers have found it difficult, the YouGov survey, ...

22 Jun 2023 at 00:01

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Would you be covered if you had a sudden dip in income?

With everyday living costs putting a strain on incomes, many households have found it tricky keeping their finances ticking over in recent years. But, even if you’re financially on track, a sudden unexpected financial hit, ...

08 Nov 2024 at 08:45

Unfolding cost-of-living crisis ‘like watching slow-motion trainwreck’

Anticipating how the cost-of-living crisis will hit the UK in the coming months is “like watching a slow-motion trainwreck”, a disabled man has said. Jason Alcock, who has autism, ADHD and bipolar disorder, said the £400 ...

29 Jul 2022 at 14:16

Ovo joins calls for overhaul of household energy standing charges

Energy firm Ovo has joined calls for energy standing charges to be abolished for vulnerable customers as it confirmed it will not be passing on the latest increase from October 1. Ovo chief executive Raman Bhatia warned ...

05 Sept 2023 at 06:48

Personal Finance

59% of disabled people ‘say living costs making them feel financially unstable’

More than half (59%) of people with disabilities say living costs are making them feel financially unstable, according to a survey. This is higher than the half (50%) of UK adults surveyed across the UK generally who ...

28 Sept 2023 at 11:17

Personal Finance

Charities warn over adverts promising ‘quick fixes’ for debt problems

People seeking debt help are being urged by charities to beware of adverts promising “quick fixes” which could lead to their problems becoming worse. StepChange, Citizens Advice and the Money Advice Trust say they ...

24 Jul 2023 at 14:09

Personal Finance

‘Serious leaks’ in households’ finances remain, despite new energy price cap

There are still “serious leaks” in household finances, even though the new energy bill price cap may prevent the roof from falling in, according to commentators. While the new £2,500 cap on average energy bills, ...

08 Sept 2022 at 14:54

‘No time to lose’ to help those struggling with surging living costs

There is no time to lose to prevent the situations of people who cannot absorb surging living costs from drastically worsening over the coming months, a charity has warned. StepChange Debt Charity said the ...

18 May 2022 at 12:25

Charities call for ‘help to repay’ scheme for household energy debt

Charities have called for a “help to repay” scheme for energy bills as millions of households struggle to repay arrears. An estimated 5.5 million UK adults are behind on their energy bills, according to a ...

14 Jun 2023 at 00:01

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