The Latest Breaking News from StepChange Debt Charity

Major buy now pay later changes start today – what every shopper needs to know

New buy now pay later rules mean affordability checks, clearer information and stronger rights for Klarna, Clearpay and other BNPL customers

The National (Scotland) · Jul 15

Two in five people ‘expect finances to worsen in year ahead’

Nearly 4,000 people visited StepChange’s website on Christmas Day, and January 5 was the charity’s busiest day in more than a year.

The Independent UK · Jan 12

Ways to avoid buy now, pay later problems highlighted by charity

StepChange Debt Charity has suggested some ways that borrowers can manage BNPL products ahead of changes next year.

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025

Interest rates surge to 2.25% as UK 'already in recession'

Mortgage payments will go up along with some loan and credit card debts

Wales Online · Sep 22, 2022

Energy arrears overtake council tax as most common debt issue

Leading UK debt charities call on Ofgem to protect vulnerable families before new energy price cap kicks in for winter

Chronicle Live · Jul 29, 2022

Six weeks of holiday childcare costs nearly £890 on average, report finds

Parents across Britain face paying around £148 per week typically for holiday childcare

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2022

‘No time to lose’ to help those struggling with surging living costs

StepChange Debt Charity said the surging cost of living is among the most common reasons people with financial struggles give for their debts.

The Independent UK · May 18, 2022

One in five expect to be driven into problem debt this year, says charity

StepChange Debt Charity said more action is ‘clearly needed’ to help households.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2022