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The UK government’s debt nightmare

The Office for Budget Responsibility assessment of the sustainability of the government's debt paints a picture of shocking Treasury incompetency.

13 Jul

Judge to investigate Birmingham City Council over debt and equal pay

The black hole in the council's budget is estimated to be between £650m to £760m.

5 Jul

Summer Howell says she and her husband have had to pay for food, energy and fuel using credit cards.

Mum using baby bank to avoid building up more debt on essentials

The Money and Pensions Service says Summer Howell is one of 12 million people now having to borrow money to pay for essential everyday items.

21 Feb

Guernsey's credit rating drops while Jersey's remains unchanged

ITV News answers your debt questions amid cost of living crisis

Cost of living crisis is leaving people 'suicidal' warns Somerset charity

Welsh families going into debt to pay for basics, says credit union

Woman's overnight journey into debt after losing 85% of her income

'Will there be an end?' DJ racking up debt after Covid and cost of living rise

Almost 2,000% increase in traders offering Buy Now Pay Later credit since 2020

'I know people who killed themselves due to debt': UK debt crisis hits millions

Poverty Forum set up to help families who are struggling financially

People in Hull and Bradford most likely to have been put into debt by pandemic

Bristol University threatens to use debt collectors against rent strike students

Debt charities warn thousands could face money crisis when lockdown eases