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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 · Oct 14, 2025

‘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 · Jan 23, 2025

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 · Jan 16, 2024

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 · Dec 9, 2022

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 · Nov 10, 2022

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 · Oct 10, 2022

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 · Oct 3, 2022

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 · Aug 5, 2022

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 · Jun 19, 2022

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

Edinburgh Live · Jun 17, 2022