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17% of people ‘heading into winter struggling to repay debts’

Nearly a fifth of people have a ‘deficit budget’ where the cost of essentials outweighs their income, Christians Against Poverty said.

The Independent UK

‘Cruel and archaic’ prison threats over council tax must end – charities

A letter calls for ‘the removal of the unjustified sanction of imprisonment for non-payment of council tax in England’ to be set in motion.

Evening Standard

Government agencies and councils ‘more aggressive than banks’ over debt

Financial advice groups tell MPs rigid enforcement by central and local government is compounding problems for people in arrears

The Guardian - UK

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UK households unable to ‘afford an unexpected bill of £200’

‘Millions of households in the UK are facing a devastating debt crisis right now’

The Independent UK

Nearly a quarter of adults ‘could not afford an unexpected bill of £200’

Some 28% of adults said the rise in the cost of living has made them feel financially insecure, according to Christians Against Poverty.

The Independent UK

Coalition of groups press Chancellor on buy now, pay later regulation plans

Charities and consumer advocates have written an open letter to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, saying regulation is ‘more important than ever’.

The Independent UK

Cost of living crisis leaving Northern Ireland debt clients with unsustainable budgets

"The debt we would normally have dealt with has been pushed down the pecking order and now it's about survival"

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New website gives Scottish households instant access to extra financial support and devolved benefits this winter

The Scottish Government has allocated almost £3 billion to help households during this financial year.

Daily Record

New website gives Scottish households instant access to extra financial support during cost of living crisis

The Scottish Government has allocated almost £3 billion to help households during this financial year.

Daily Record

Soaring winter energy bills will plunge more people into debt, charity warns

A charity that helps local people get free of debt has warned that living is costing many local families everything right now

Chronicle Live

People urged to check new ‘one stop shop’ website for extra financial support during cost of living crisis

The new website has been specially designed to help Scottish households.

Daily Record

Lanarkshire debt charity says more than a third of new clients are suicidal due to cost of living crisis

In their latest survey, Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Scotland found a concerning upward trend in the number of clients who felt lonely and isolated before seeking debt help.

Daily Record

Depression, anxiety and panic attacks: charity highlights the impacts of debt

A lot of families are finding it impossible to stay out of debt, according to Christians Against Poverty.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh mum 'wakes with panic attacks' in middle of the night due to debt fears

Melanie Kilburn, who is the debt centre manager in the West of Edinburgh for Christians Against Poverty, has said that the situation facing households is worsening

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Daily Record

Isolated, scared and forgotten: Charity highlights connection between debt and loneliness in East Kilbride

Debt charity Christians Against Poverty tackles debt and loneliness in the town as part of Mental Health Awareness Week

Daily Record

Scottish charity shares simple steps to help people feeling overwhelmed by debt

Christians Against Poverty research shows more people are struggling to manage their problem debt.

Daily Record

Single mum in £10k of debt despite working all of her life as cost of living soars

June Butterworth, 44, has accumulated £10,000 of debt and has taken out payday loans for necessities as her bills skyrocket.

Daily Record

Highland Perthshire-based charity believes UK Government has “missed key routes” to help people through cost of living crisis

Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Debt Centre in Aberfeldy spoke out recently in response to the Spring Statement and the rise in cost of living from April 1

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Lanarkshire anti-poverty charity slams Chancellor for 'ignoring people in toughest situations'

Christians Against Poverty (CAP) said it is "deeply disappointed" the UK Government has missed key routes to help people through the cost of living crisis

Daily Record

Specialist debt coaches can meet with you in your own home to help with money worries

Christians Against Poverty Scotland is urging people worried about debt or rising bills to get in touch.

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