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Britain’s low-paid urged to sign up to savings scheme offering cash bonus

Government-backed help to save is aimed at working people on universal credit and pays 50p for every £1 saved over four years

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25

Energy bills are set to rise twice - here’s what to do if you’re struggling

Energy bills will rise in October and likely again in January for those not already on fixed deals

The Independent UK · Sep 18

Key changes happening for buy now pay later customers and where to get support

Here is a look at how buy now, pay later works and what changes customers can expect to see.

Evening Standard · Jul 15

Almost a third of Brits cutting back on food and heating amid price rises and financial pressures

The conflict in the Middle East has prompted prices to rise and mortgage rates to increase, putting further pressure on households’ costs

The Independent UK · Apr 14

31% of people ‘cutting back on essentials to ease financial pressures’

Nearly two-fifths of people said their finances have worsened since this time last year, according to a survey for TSB and Lightning Reach.

Evening Standard · Apr 14

'My ADHD Is Fuelling My Impulse Spending': Woman, 28, Drowning in £8,000 Credit Card Debt Shares Her Struggle

Chloe's story of managing ADHD and impulse spending, while learning practical steps to break the cycle of debt is worth taking lessons from.

International Business Times UK · Apr 14

High levels of debt on essential UK bills are the ‘new normal’, warn campaigners

Average arrears for housing, utilities and council tax for low-income households all rose last year

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16

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

Households urged to take action ahead of October 1 energy price rise

The energy price cap will rise by 2% from Wednesday for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales.

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025

Rise in energy prices leaves 1m UK households behind on bills

Energy debts have more than doubled in last 12 years, finds report, as Ofgem signals it will raise cap on bills

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2025