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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’

The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2023

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…

The Conversation · May 17, 2023

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

Chronicle Live · May 17, 2023

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

Manchester Evening News · May 13, 2023

UK bank overdrafts: ‘I received £8,000 after I complained’

People struggling with debt could get redress if their bank failed to make the right affordability checks

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2023

Big TV licence change announced that will affect households struggling to pay fee

The broadcaster has partnered with a debt charity to create a "breathing space" policy as Brits endure the cost of living crisis.

Daily Record · May 12, 2023

BBC to make big change to TV Licence to help those struggling to pay £159 bill

Everyone who watches live TV in the UK must pay a £159 TV Licence fee. Without one, you are breaking the law and could be prosecuted - but there are new plans to help struggling families

Daily Mirror · May 12, 2023

BBC announces extra support to those ‘struggling to pay’ TV licence fee

The plan is a response to the BBC’s Gender Disparity Review, which was set up to understand why 75% of those prosecuted are women.

The Independent UK · May 11, 2023

IPL, an opportunity to bat for climate action

An very popular event as big as cricket's Indian Premier League is an opportunity to build awareness about the Net Zero transition

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023

Interest rate rise another 'body blow' to household finances, says debt charity

Mortgage borrowers on deals which track the base rate will now see nearly £24 per month added to their costs on average

Wales Online · Mar 23, 2023