New ‘buy now, pay later’ rules to protect UK shoppers from 2026 Firms such as Klarna to be required to do affordability checks, but campaigners question delay in new rules The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2024
Is it time to buy a new winter coat? As temperatures drop, it may be time to invest in a new coat for the coming season. The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2024
‘Boom’ in sales of gin advent calendars and Christmas boxes for adults Just over half of adults said they give a festive stocking to their partner at Christmas, according to research for Clearpay. The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2024
How the ‘bank of gran and grandad’ has been helping finance back-to-school costs Baby boomers have been shopping more this year for new-term essentials. The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2024
Fifth of buy now, pay later customers ‘have used the credit to fund essentials’ Some consumers have faced issues managing payments, been charged a late fee, or used a credit card to fund a repayment, according to research. The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023
Tell us: what’s your experience with buy now, pay later schemes in the UK? We want to hear from people using companies like Klarna and Clearpay and if they worry about debt issues The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2023
Buy now, pay later firms stay unregulated – and Britons are racking up debt Estimates suggest one in 10 consumers who use companies such as Klarna and Clearpay end up with debt collectors as no safeguards in place The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2023
Small business growth at risk from spending cuts The ‘Moving Forward in 2023’ report, in partnership with Square and Clearpay, examines how the nation’s 5.5 million small businesses can thrive following years of turmoil Wales Online · May 2, 2023
Best red hair dye: Permanent and semi-permanent dyes from true rouge to copper tones Flamin’ hot Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2023
Klarna joins Laybuy and Clearpay in charging a fee to late payers New £5 charge from March 16 will reduce the likelihood of borrowers falling behind, according to Klarna boss Chronicle Live · Mar 2, 2023
Klarna is introducing late payment fees - everything you need to know The 'buy now pay later' provider is proving popular with shoppers Bristol Post · Mar 1, 2023
Boxing Day sales scam warning as expert gives top tips on grabbing best bargains The consumer group warned that some deals may not be as they seem as retailers exaggerate price slashes and scammers target shoppers Chronicle Live · Dec 26, 2022
Boxing Day sales: How to grab a bargain and avoid getting ripped off Consumer group Which? has compiled some tips to help those seeking value for their money Wales Online · Dec 26, 2022
How to grab a bargain and avoid pitfalls in the Boxing Day sales Which? has compiled some Boxing Day sales tips to help people separate the genuine deals from the duds. The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2022 Debt concerns as UK public sector workers turn to buy now, pay later Use of services such as Klarna, Clearpay and Laybuy rising as staff rejected by mainstream lenders
Wales Online · Jun 23, 2022 Britons turn to buy now, pay later to cope with cost of living Users are now paying off 4.8 purchases on average
The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022 Britons turn to buy now, pay later to cope with cost-of-living crisis BNPL users are now paying off 4.8 purchases on average – up from 2.6 in February – with the average amount owed standing at more than £250.
Glasgow Live · Jun 20, 2022 Martin Lewis hits back at 'painfully slow' regulation process for Klarna, Clearpay and more Money Saving Expert criticised the 'painfully slow' process to regulate the buy now, pay later schemes that has thrown many young people into debt - firms such as Klarna, Laybuy and Clearpay became popular during the pandemic.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2022 Buy now, pay later: your rights over refunds as Missguided collapses The fashion brand is not paying buyers back – but big finance firms say they will return cash
Wales Online · Jun 8, 2022 Many buy now, pay later customers ‘borrowed money to make repayments’ Government plans law change to bring some forms of unregulated BNPL products into Financial Conduct Authority regulation
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022 42% of buy now pay later customers ‘borrowed money to make repayments’ In the 18 to 34 age group, just over half had used some form of borrowing, according to a Citizens Advice survey.
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2022 Flashing the flesh: what’s behind the new barely-there trend? From gold torsos and crystal bras at the Met Gala to cut-out dresses on the catwalk, fashion is having an anti-clothing moment
Daily Record · Feb 15, 2022 Buy now, pay later contract changes could result in refunds for customers who made late payments Clearpay, Klarna, Laybuy and Openpay are changing how their contracts are drafted.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2022 Four buy now, pay later firms change ‘potentially unfair terms’ UK financial regulator wants Clearpay, Klarna, Laybuy and Openpay to make contracts easier to understand
Daily Mirror · Feb 14, 2022 Buy now, pay later customers to be refunded after being charged unfair late fees Clearpay, Laybuy, and Openpay have agreed to voluntarily refund shoppers who cancelled their entire order but were still charged late fees - are you due money back?