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Charities warn over adverts promising ‘quick fixes’ for debt problems

Some adverts may mimic the branding of debt help charities or push people towards solutions that could worsen their problems, charities said.

The Independent UK

Coalition of groups press Chancellor on buy now, pay later regulation plans

Charities and consumer advocates have written an open letter to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, saying regulation is ‘more important than ever’.

The Independent UK

Skyrocketing interest rates forcing more households into debt, charity finds

1.7 million households set to remortgage in 2024 are anticipated to see their annual repayments rise by over £3,000 on average

The Independent UK

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10 most-claimed health conditions providing older people with up to £407 each month

Attendance Allowance provides weekly support of either £68.10 or £101.75 to 1.4m people across Great Britain.

Daily Record

‘I tried to cut my debt but was charged £3,000 in fees’

Woman’s case highlights ‘wild west’ sector when more people are struggling with bills

The Guardian - UK

Your refund rights if your flight is cancelled due to bad weather after Netherlands storm

The summer storm saw KLM flights between Newcastle and Amsterdam cancelled on Wednesday, with hundreds of journeys affected by heavy rain and strong winds

Chronicle Live

Rising mortgage costs: what can struggling homeowners do?

More people are being priced out of mortgage deals as lenders respond to fears about further interest rate rises by launching even more expensive products on to the market.

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No-fault eviction leaves mum searching for another new home after 22 moves in 20 years

Citizens Advice said renters are being forced to 'uproot their entire lives' after receiving a Section 21 notice

Wales Online

The mortgage crunch: what happens if you fall behind on your home loan?

Lenders have agreed to be more flexible towards struggling mortgage borrowers amid concerns about rising interest rates.

The Week

People seeking repossession advice has increased three-fold, says charity

THE number of people seeking advice about repossession evictions has increased three-fold in the last year, according to Citizens Advice Scotland…

The National (Scotland)

PIP points and payment rates explained which could help you make a successful claim first time

Adult Disability Payment has replaced new claims for PIP in Scotland and is worth up to £691 each month.

Daily Record

What mortgage repayment calculators are available and how do they work?

Most high street banks and building societies offer quick and easy tools to help you determine monthly costs

The Independent UK

People over State Pension age with hearing issues could be due up to £101 each week

Nearly 8,000 older people with impaired hearing are receiving either £68.10 or £101.75 each week through Attendance Allowance.

Daily Record

Your rented house is falling apart – here are your rights to getting it repaired

Waking up to the sight of black mould spreading across your bedroom walls would be distressing for anyone, but if you live in rented accommodation, there is an added layer of anxiety.

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Daily Record

10 most-claimed Attendance Allowance conditions providing older people with up to £407 each month

Attendance Allowance provides weekly support of either £68.10 or £101.75.

The Guardian - UK

Fixing UK’s draughty homes could add £40bn to economy, says Citizens Advice

Report finds that raising minimum energy efficiency standards by 2030 could have huge impact beyond bills

The Independent UK

Insulating British homes would deliver £39bn boost by 2030 – Citizens Advice

A study by the advisory service found that more than 15 million homes across Great Britain are energy-inefficient.

Chronicle Live

Thousands aged over 65 with poor eyesight could be due up to £101 Attendance Allowance each week

44,614 people over State Pension age are getting weekly help through Attendance Allowance

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Daily Record

People over State Pension age with poor eyesight could be due up to £101 each week

Attendance Allowance could help people with cataract, glaucoma or macular degeneration.

Daily Record

How to challenge your PIP award decision and ask the DWP to look at your claim again

More than 5,000 people successfully challenged DWP over their PIP award decision by the end of last year.

Daily Record

People making a new claim for Universal Credit can now get extra help to access benefits

DWP has invested a further £22 million in the ‘Help to Claim’ scheme delivered by the Citizens Advice network.

The Guardian - UK

Record number of renters seeking help with no-fault evictions

Citizens Advice says landlords may be issuing section 21 notices before practice is banned in England

Nottingham Post

Renters’ protections loopholes ‘could see tenants evicted by the backdoor’

The Government has pledged to ban no-fault evictions - but landlords would still be able to force tenants out under certain circumstances

Evening Standard

What is Support for Mortgage Interest and who is eligible?

Experts have warned it might get worse before it gets better

Daily Record

DWP working on new digital system to speed up PIP appeals process for people challenging decision

People on PIP, Universal Credit and ESA can now submit their appeal online.

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