More people are seeking help from Citizens Advice about debt issues in the wake of the economic slowdown. The charity says it has experienced a rise in demand for its services, which aim to negotiate workable agreements between debtors and…

Families finding themselves under increasing financial pressure are unable to pay for their ageing relatives’ healthcare costs, it has been claimed. Many households are facing “intolerable” strains on their finances due to the slump in the housing market and the…

One in ten borrowers have missed debt repayments as households struggle to cope with the rising cost of living, it has been claimed. Research from MoneyExpert.com has found that 11 per cent of people have missed deadlines for payments over…

One in ten borrowers feel that their debts are out of control, new research has suggested. With the cost of basics such as energy and food on the rise, more people are struggling to cope with their financial difficulties, the…

More Brits are considering extending their homes or moving in order to house more members of the family, new research has claimed. One in four people would expand their properties or move to a larger one to accommodate extra people,…

Around 50 per cent of people are more likely to seek out free debt help due to the rising cost of living, it has been claimed. Research carried out for the Promoting Advice coalition – a joint venture between six…

Worry over debt is spoiling many Brits’ holidays, it has been claimed. Several people are unable to forget about financial concerns while they are taking a break abroad, according to research from American Express Travellers Cheques. Despite holidays being intended…

New measures designed to protect people who take up an equity release plan on their home have been unveiled. Safe Home Income Plans (Ship) has made a change to its code of conduct meaning that any solicitor working on an…