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July 11, 2018

End Hunger UK calls on government to fix Universal Credit

End Hunger UK is calling on the government to make significant changes to Universal Credit to prevent people going hungry.
July 9, 2018

Credit unions launch 'Work Not Worry' campaign

'Work Not Worry' campaign will encourage employers to set up a partnership with their local credit union.
July 8, 2018

Delay to FOBT stake cut 'could cost gamblers £3 billion'

On average £5 million a day is being lost on FOBT machines, meaning a two year delay could see £3.6 billion lost before the stake is cut.
July 7, 2018

One in six people with money problems have had suicidal thoughts, says charity

New research by Mental Health UK found that one in six people who have experienced money problems have experienced suicidal thoughts as a result.
July 6, 2018

Government 'creating hostile environment for disability benefit claimants'

New research reveals the devastating impacts that welfare reforms are having on the lives of people who are disabled or severely unwell.
July 3, 2018

Citizens Advice hotlines installed in Manchester GP surgeries

GPs say health problems caused or exacerbated by problems with benefits and debt.
June 30, 2018

Families' reliance on borrowing 'not sustainable'

Higher borrowing saw families through the living standards squeeze, but it can’t last forever, says the Resolution Foundation.
June 25, 2018

Financial lives survey highlights urban-rural split

FCA survey of financial lives finds notable differences between urban and rural areas.
June 22, 2018

Universal Credit forcing low-income families into 'childcare debt'

Save the Children says the way childcare support is paid under Universal Credit is unfair to lower paid families.
June 21, 2018

Debt charity research finds 'illness equals debt'

Debt charity says better safety nets are needed to prevent vulnerable people from suffering disproportionate difficulty.