New Money Advice Trust report ‘Lost in the System’ looks at council tax collection in England
Debt advice charity Money Advice Trust has published a new report, ‘Lost in the system‘, which they say shows how outdated council tax debt collection practices are, ahead of further bill rises across England set for April 2026. It warns that thousands of people are already being pushed into hunger, stress and spiralling debt by […]
Read MoreFCA confirms new protections for Buy Now Pay Later borrowers
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced that Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) borrowers will benefit from stronger protections from 15 July 2026, following the Government’s decision to bring the sector under FCA regulation. BNPL will be subject to the Consumer Duty and consumers will benefit from: Clear information: Consumers will get clear, upfront details […]
Read MoreCitizens Advice publishes report ahead of five year review of Breathing Space
Citizens Advice has published a new report entitled: ‘More room to breathe: Building on five years of Breathing Space.’ In 2025, Citizens Advice supported over 400,000 people with debt – nearly a 45% increase compared with 2021. People they help owe nearly £9,000 on average, a 36% increase over the same timeframe. More and more people need […]
Read MoreMoney and Mental Health Policy Institute report highlights ‘postcode lottery’ causing vulnerable people to miss out on support
A new report entitled ‘In Touching Distance’ has been published by the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute. The research (supported by Barclays) shows that getting support from income maximisation services, which help people access unclaimed benefits, grants and discounts that they are entitled to, can be transformative for people who are struggling with financial […]
Read MoreDebt Talk CIC publishes first report, revealing ‘hidden debt crisis’ affecting Bangladeshi Londoners
Debt Talk CIC has published its first report entitled ‘Breaking Point to Breaking Through’. It reveals a ‘hidden debt crisis’ affecting Bangladeshi Londoners, based on community consultations with over 45 residents, frontline workers and statutory organisations in Tower Hamlets. It says that, despite 63% of Bangladeshi Londoners living in poverty, there is no dedicated, culturally […]
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