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April 2026

New research by StepChange Debt Charity reveals the long-term and harmful impact that coerced debt can have on someone’s credit record

07 Apr 2026 | Posted In Money advice news

Half of victim-survivors of coerced debt have experienced a negative impact on their credit record, in many cases preventing them from securing a home, mobile phone contract, car finance agreement, or even employment opportunities, according to a new report by StepChange Debt Charity entitled ‘Filed Away’. The report builds on previous research around the prevalence […]

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