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Britons turn to credit cards and loans to cover basics as cost of living crisis bites

Higher interest rates will plunge borrowers into debt as they seek to plug gap between income and outgoings, charities warn

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2022

How to manage and reduce your debt

From reorganising day-to-day bill-paying as costs soar, to defaulting on potentially serious debts

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2022

‘It’s just so easy, isn’t it?’ How buy now, pay later can leave Britons struggling with debt

We spend almost £1bn a month through retailers’ spread-the-cost payment schemes. But many borrowers find themselves missing payments, covering instalments with credit cards – and using the schemes to pay for food and other essentials. Is online credit spiralling out of control?

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2022