Water customers urged to secure £190 off bills after Ofwat approves increases Don’t assume you won’t qualify, money expert says The Independent UK · Aug 17
Parents urged to take up summer holiday cost of living support as ‘millions of children missing out’ Councils have been accused of a ‘failure of delivery’ over government-backed summer holiday scheme The Independent UK · Jul 23
What you can do today to tackle debt and ward off personal insolvency Feeling overwhelmed by how much you owe? Small steps can make debt feel much more manageable. The Independent UK · May 1
The ‘singles tax’: Why living alone could be costing you £1,700 a year Being solo comes with an unfair financial cost The Independent UK · Mar 6
Buy now, pay later: how to use it without getting into risky debt BNPL can be a fee-free way to manage cashflow for an essential purchase but keep track of the payment schedule The Guardian - UK · Feb 25
Jump in people seeking debt help over Christmas, support service reports Many people were seeking support during the night, the organisation said. Evening Standard · Jan 7
Beware buy now, pay later temptation on Black Friday, debt charities warn Billions will be spent on credit over the discount weekend but experts say the payment option is ‘not risk-free’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2025
Abuse victims in debt set to be better protected after government scraps fee The Independent has previously spoken to survivors who faced the impossible choice of remaining in debt or risking their abusers finding out where they live The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025
Buy now, pay later holiday purchases leaving travellers exposed to losses BNPL offers are becoming more popular but when it comes to booking a holiday or a flight, consumers need to weigh up the risks The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2025
The financial support available to single parents in Britain – and how to access it There is a lot of help available for single parents, even if tracking it down can prove to be difficult at times The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025
Which outgoings should you reduce this autumn to save money? There are a number of ideas to utilise when it comes to cutting back during the new season. The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025
Six things you can do in your 50s to set yourself up for retirement Your 50s are the time to get your finances in order The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025
My abuser put me in thousands of pounds of debt – to clear it, I had to risk him finding out where I lived Survivors must go through lengthy and expensive process to keep address off public register after securing debt help The Independent UK · May 11, 2025
Warning that rising price of used cars is a barrier to people entering insolvency From Friday June 28, the total amount someone with a DRO can have will increase from £30,000 to £50,000 The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2024