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Government agencies and councils ‘more aggressive than banks’ over debt

Financial advice groups tell MPs rigid enforcement by central and local government is compounding problems for people in arrears

The Guardian - UK

Quarter of Scots expected to struggle to afford Christmas this year

ONE in four people in Scotland will struggle to afford Christmas this year, according to a new report.

The National (Scotland)

‘We had no money’: desperate UK public increasingly turning to pawnbrokers to make ends meet

Financial Conduct Authority says cost of living crisis has sparked a 25% rise in number of new loans over past year

The Guardian - UK

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59% of disabled people ‘say living costs making them feel financially unstable’

One in eight disabled people said they had contacted debt advice charities about money worries in the previous 12 months, according to Creditspring.

The Independent UK

Two-fifths ‘uncomfortable discussing finances with mortgage lender or landlord’

People renting privately would feel particularly uncomfortable about discussing budget pressures with their landlord, according to charity StepChange.

The Independent UK

Ovo joins calls for overhaul of household energy standing charges

Ofgem recently announced that firms can raise standing charges from 82p a day to 83p from October 1.

The Independent UK

UK financial firms ‘may be lending over £174m a week to at-risk gamblers’

Bank data analysis suggests lenders could be unwittingly fuelling gambling problems by extending credit

The Guardian - UK

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Can’t pay and they really do take it away: what happens when the bailiffs come knocking

First, Sharron’s car was impounded. But what followed shows how the poor are punished for their poverty

The Guardian - UK

Sharp rise in cost of food basics forces UK families ‘to make desperate choices’

Which? research finds cheese, butter and bread are up by more than 30% in the past two years, hitting the poor hardest

The Guardian - UK

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

‘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

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

Mortgage 12-month grace period: what’s in it for you?

A charter has been struck between the chancellor and Britain’s biggest lenders in a bid to stave off a wave of repossessions

The Guardian - UK

Therapy or paying the bills: Choices facing desperate homeowners amid mortgage time bomb

As the Bank of England raises interest rates for the 13th consecutive time, households across the UK are sitting on top of a mortgage ticking time bomb

The Independent UK

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Manchester Evening News

Nearly half of mortgage holders now in Cost of Living trap as they struggle to pay the bills

A survey found 45 per cent are facing difficulties keeping up with bills and credit cards, and 10 per cent are in 'problem debt'

The Independent UK

45% of mortgage holders finding it difficult to pay bills, charity warns

Two-fifths of mortgage holders are showing at least one sign of financial difficulty, according to a YouGov survey for StepChange.

Evening Standard

London to be hit by £1.4 billion mortgage timebomb

Interest rate hikes will mean homeowners face bigger bills as cheap fixed deals expire

The Guardian - UK

Private renters ‘almost twice as likely to struggle with debt as UK general population’

Charity says stronger protections are needed or people will be left vulnerable to ‘hair-trigger evictions’

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The Conversation

Buy now pay later: Klarna is courting young shoppers with Paris Hilton and TikTok-style algorithms – here's why it's a problem

After adding a few too many items to your online shopping cart, you head over to the payment page to check out. Alongside the usual credit card and PayPal payment fields, you see an enticing new option. A colourful button offers to allow you to spread your payment over several…

Chronicle Live

Families struggling to pay TV licence to get more support from BBC

Nearly 50,000 people were prosecuted in the year up to June 2022 and low-income women make up 75 per cent of those penalised

The Independent UK

More than 10 million UK adults struggling with bills and credit repayments

Number admitting to struggle grows by 3 million in one year

The Independent UK

BBC makes change to TV licence fee for those struggling to afford bill

The BBC will be working alongside a debt advice charity to help those experiencing extreme financial hardship

Liverpool Echo

BBC TV licence change announced for households struggling to pay fee

The support plan includes a simple payment option to spread the cost

Glasgow Live

Huge TV licence change announced that will help households struggling to pay fee

The BBC has partnered with a debt charity to create a "breathing space" policy to help those who are struggling with bills during the ongoing cost of living crisis.

Manchester Evening News

BBC implements 60-day change for anyone with a TV licence

The TV licensing system has been updated to help prevent those struggling to pay the £159 fee from being prosecuted

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