Personal debt5 hrs ago'Unprecedented' numbers seeking debt help post-Christmas, say charitiesDebt charities say that calls have risen compared with last year as people are urged to seek help.5 hrs ago14 hrs agoMartin Lewis on 'the most dangerous form of mainstream debt in the UK'Martin Lewis explains how building up overdraft debt compares to credit card debt.14 hrs ago1 Jan 2026Energy prices rise slightly for millions of households as temperatures fallMillions of households in England, Wales and Scotland are seeing a slight rise in energy bills in the new year.1 Jan 202630 Dec 2025What is happening to gas and electricity prices?Typical household bills will rise slightly under the new energy cap which takes effect on 1 January.30 Dec 202530 Dec 2025Housing tenants urged 'not to struggle in silence'Port St Mary Commissioners are urging social housing tenants struggling financially to seek support.30 Dec 202519 Dec 2025Bigger and complex household debts concern charityChristians Against Poverty says it is seen average household debts in part of Devon rise by £4,000.19 Dec 202518 Dec 2025Interest rates cut to 3.75% but further reductions to be 'closer call'The decision to lower borrowing costs was widely expected, after inflation slowed in the year to November.18 Dec 20252 Dec 2025'If you have debt you are not in control'A charity is urging people in the South East to reach out for help if they are in diffuculty.2 Dec 202530 Nov 2025'Debt stress is causing mental health problems'GP Dr Kamlesh Sreekissoon says his patients are working multiple jobs to make ends meet.30 Nov 2025...
