I’m ready to fight harder – Manchester Together Against Debt
“I’m ready to fight harder...for a Greater Manchester where people can live free from the fear of debt, hunger and eviction.” These were the words spoken by Andy Burnham,…
Number of ‘over-indebted’ people in the UK up nearly a third since 2017
The latest Financial Lives Survey commissioned by the Financial Conduct Authority shows that there are now 10.1 million over-indebted people in the UK. Whilst this is 2.7 million lower than…
Campaign Win – removal of Debt Relief Order fees in the Budget
Amidst all the news and commentary around the Budget you may have missed an important win for household debt campaigners. The changes center around Debt Relief Orders (DROs), a way…
Record numbers falling behind on household bills as people in debt call for change
Press release – for immediate release New polling has indicated that a record 6.7 million people in Britain are now in financial difficulty. [1] Polling conducted for Debt Awareness Week…
Budget response: Abolishing Debt Relief Order fees important first step in tackling the household debt crisis
Abolishing Debt Relief Order fees is an important first step in tackling the household debt crisis. Charging fees to people in debt crisis counterproductive.
The government announces outcome of Debt Relief Order consultation: What’s changed?
The government has published the outcome of their consultation on Debt Relief Orders, one of the ways that people can access support if they are in problem debt. Back in…
