The Latest Breaking News from StepChange

1.5 million households will struggle to afford food and energy as 'UK faces recession'

An estimated 1.5 million households across the UK will struggle to pay food and energy bills over the next year, as rising prices and higher taxes squeeze budgets, according to new research

Daily Mirror · May 11, 2022

Bank of England raises interest rate to 1% - a 13-year high

The change will mean higher mortgage costs and increased charges for anyone in debt or who is borrowing

Wales Online · May 5, 2022

In the red: loan defaults rise as cost of living crisis bites

One in 12 using unregulated borrowing services to cover everyday spending

The Independent UK · May 3, 2022

Cost of living crisis: How to manage debts and avoid spending more than you can afford

A poll by debt charity StepChange found that one in five people worry they will get into problem debt this year. We created a guide to help you manage your debts and avoid spending more than you have

Daily Mirror · Mar 28, 2022

Like Martin Lewis, our charity is running out of tools in the cost of living crisis

Rishi Sunak has to act now on soaring bills, says Phil Andrew of StepChange Debt Charity

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2022

Spring Statement: 7 money announcements that could ease the cost of living crisis

All eyes will be on the Chancellor today as he delivers his Spring Statement amid a cost of living crisis that could leave some households paying £3,000 a year for gas and electricity by Christmas

Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 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

Urgent advice issued to Glasgow locals in debt as Scottish Government launch new campaign

Scots have been issued an urgent message as inflation is expected to rise along with energy bills that are being forced up by the price cap increasing to 54 percent.

Glasgow Live · Feb 10, 2022

Scottish Government issues urgent advice to Edinburgh locals in debt

A new campaign has been launched by the Scottish Government aimed at helping people in Edinburgh struggling with debt accumulated through credit cards, overdraft fees, or unpaid bills

Edinburgh Live · Feb 10, 2022

One in three Brits struggling to keep up with bills or credit commitments - charity

Numbers have doubled since the start of the coronavirus pandemic

Wales Online · Jan 20, 2022