Debt

Budget 2024: debt measures welcomed, but long-term plan needed

Debt charity, National Debtline, has welcomed the Chancellor’s decision to extend the Household Support...

Wellbeing being affected by increased financial stress

New research from St. James’s Place (SJP) has found that ongoing financial strain is...

Unsecured debt rising for those with adverse credit

43% of people with adverse credit say their level of debt has increased in...

Sharp rise in number of people seeking debt options

The Money Advice Trust, the charity that runs National Debtline and Business Debtline, has...

Over 5m adults ‘haven’t got a clue’ about outstanding debts

67% of Britons admit to having debt that's weighing them down, according to the...

FCA bans referral fees for debt packagers

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is banning certain providers of debt advice from receiving...

“Irresponsible” Everyday Loans TV ad banned

Everyday Loans has had a television advert banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA),...

Homeowners look to consolidate debt as credit card spending grows

As of January 2023, a staggering £63.9 billion was outstanding on credit cards, following...

Homeowners looking for ways to pay off costlier debts

Evolution Money has published the latest results from its quarterly data tracker, which reviews...

Hodge sees sharp rise in over-50s taking mortgages for debt consolidation

New data from specialist lender Hodge shows a significant increase in the number of...

FCA to go ahead with debt packager referral fee ban

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is to move forward with proposals to ban debt...

Versatile approach essential to help clients looking to consolidate debts

It’s been a difficult couple of years for the nation’s finances. The pandemic put...

Rise in borrowers in debt for the first time

As borrowers’ disposable incomes continue to dwindle, it will only be a matter of...

Debt among over-55s becoming more common

39% of over-55s revealed that their outgoings exceeded their income during parts of 2022,...
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COMMENT

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Cashback, remortgages and adviser opportunity in 2026

A recent flood of mortgage products into the market offering cashback prove it has moved from the margins of the remortgage market to the...

Autonomous AI is waiting for us

The UK rightly prides itself on having one of the most respected financial services sectors in the world but even strong markets benefit from...

TOM BILL: Rate cut expectations fade amid mixed signals

Borrowing costs have risen in recent weeks for reasons that include stronger-than-expected UK economic data and tempering the outlook for cheaper mortgages. However, an uncertain...

Think you know CeMAP? Maybe it’s time to think again

Anyone who wants to work as a mortgage adviser in the UK needs to hold qualifications that are recognised by the FCA and, for...

Second charge mortgages set for another strong year in 2026

A few weeks into 2026, the direction of travel for the second charge mortgage market is already clear. Momentum has carried over from last...

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Atom bank introduces rate discount for high coverage commercial mortgage cases

Atom bank has launched a new pricing incentive for commercial mortgage borrowers with strong...
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