DWP Accumulates £1,300 Debts for Carers Despite Requests to Stop Payments Monday, June 15, 2026 dwp carers allowance overpayments debt unpaidcarers benefits carersuk chrisfarrell socialcare The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) continues to accumulate debts against unpaid carers, even after being notified to stop overpayments. Chris Farrell, a former full-time unpaid carer aged 65, found himself burdened … Read More
Labour Defends Controversial Student Loan Changes Amid Growing Criticism Thursday, June 11, 2026 studentloans education labour debt repayments government graduate subsidies mps inquiry Labour Party minister Lucy Rigby has stood firm in defending recent changes to the UK’s student loan system, despite mounting backlash from graduates and student groups. Speaking to MPs, Rigby emphasized that because student … Read More
Millions Missing Out on Huge Savings from Energy, Water, and Broadband Support Wednesday, June 10, 2026 costofliving energy water broadband debt socialtariffs regulators consumersupport nao repaymentplans Millions of households across the UK are missing out on vital cost of living support for essential services like energy, water, and broadband. According to the National Audit Office (NAO), debt owed to these service providers … Read More
Graduates Deemed ‘Cash Cows’ to Support State Pensioners, MPs Hear Wednesday, June 3, 2026 graduates studentloans debt intergenerational government education funding reform policy treasury Debt-ridden graduates are increasingly being viewed as ‘cash cows’ to finance the lifestyles of older generations, MPs were told during a Commons Treasury select committee session. On Tuesday, seven experts gave evidence on … Read More
We've Got £12K Credit Card Debt — Here's the Plan to Clear It in 4 Months Sunday, May 24, 2026 debt debtrepayment creditcarddebt budgeting finance householdbudget mumsnet money saving mortgage A determined mum has devised a plan to wipe out £12,000 of credit card debt in just four months, despite her husband’s doubts about its feasibility. The debt accumulated from house renovations and a holiday – a break … Read More
When Can Energy Prepayment Meters Be Fitted Without Permission? BBC Expert Explains Thursday, May 21, 2026 prepayment meters ofgem energy debt britishgas compensation regulation consumers protection A BBC expert has shed light on the circumstances under which energy prepayment meters can be installed without customer consent, highlighting important protections introduced by Ofgem in response to past abuses. Three years … Read More