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August 22, 2020

Six million fall behind on bills because of coronavirus

Those who were shielding, unpaid carers and key workers are at least twice as likely to have fallen behind on a household bill because of coronavirus.
March 1, 2019

Wonga compensation claimants 'left to fend for themselves'

Select Committee Chair says if Wonga continues to damage people’s finances from beyond the grave, it may be time for the Government to intervene.
October 5, 2018

New statistics reveal scale of problem debt

New statistics published by Step Change debt charity reveal the scale of problem debt in the UK.
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.
March 20, 2018

Extending payday loan cap could stop thousands getting into spiral of debt, says CAB

Research from Citizens Advice shows that extending the same rules that cover payday loans to the doorstep lending market could prevent people getting into problem debt, and save up to £123 million in interest payments.
January 15, 2018

More than 40% of school kitchen staff 'in debt due to low pay'

A survey of school catering staff found that many borrow money to make ends meet, and do regular unpaid overtime to keep school kitchens operational.
January 4, 2018

High numbers using expensive credit to buy basic household appliances

One in five people on a low income are using the most expensive form of credit to buy essential household appliances such as a fridge or washing machine, according to national poverty charity Turn2us.
August 1, 2017

Payday loan cap should be extended, says Citizens Advice

The Financial Conduct Authority has published its review into high-cost credit, including measuring the effectiveness of the payday loan cap.
August 13, 2015

Rural partnership begins innovative project tackling financial exclusion

A new initiative by The Arthur Rank Centre,The Plunkett Foundation and The Church of England's Mission and Public Affairs Division will extend the use of rural credit unions.
January 26, 2014

Research shows strong church support for credit unions

New research from the Church Urban Fund has revealed a high level of support from churchgoers for credit unions.