Debt Free London to launch new vision for debt advice this week

After a busy period adapting and responding to the challenges presented by COVID-19, Debt Free London is set to launch its vision for free debt advice in the post-pandemic future at a conference in London tomorrow.

PayPlan receives three Collections & Customer Service Awards nominations

We’re continuing our stream of awards success with another three nominations at this year’s Credit Strategy Collections & Customer Service Awards.

Double award-win for PayPlan at Women in Credit Awards!

It was smiles and celebrations all round last night with two PayPlan ladies winning at this year’s Credit Strategy Women in Credit Awards.

PayPlan nominated for two Consumer Credit awards!

We’ve been announced as a finalist at this year’s Consumer Credit Awards after being voted by our clients to win Best Financial Support Provider and Firm of the Year.

PayPlan supports calls for bailiff reform and enforcement review

We have welcomed calls for bailiff reform as part of new proposals to raise standards across the enforcement industry – and support proposals for a new Enforcement Conduct Authority (ECA).

PayPlan appoints new Chief Operating Officer

PayPlan has appointed experienced strategic leader, Tasneem Bhamji, as Chief Operating Officer to transform it’s operation and lead its multi-channel debt advice service to meet increased demand.Tasneem joins the national debt advice provider after her success as Head of Transformation…

What is Debt Awareness Week and how can you get help?

Debt Awareness Week is an annual campaign that aims to encourage people to speak up and seek advice quickly to ensure their debt problems don’t spiral out of control.When is Debt Awareness Week? In 2021, Debt Awareness Week takes place between…

What could the 2021 budget mean for your finances?

The Chancellor announced the budget on 3rd March 2021 to outline the Government’s financial plan for the coming year and beyond.The announcement was highly anticipated by millions up and down the country, including workers, businesses and low-income households negatively affected…

New virtual enforcement powers for bailiffs

Virtual bailiffs visits to reduce Covid-19 spread Thanks to a High Court ruling in January, bailiff visits no longer have to be done by a bailiff coming round to your house – they can now be done via Zoom, FaceTime or…

Financial education needed after Buy Now Pay Later clampdown

PayPlan welcomes the FCA’s decision to clamp down on Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) credit. They are calling for stronger financial education in the sector.What has happened?The FCA stepped in to help better protect consumers from BNPL debt and other…

What Will Happen When the Furlough Scheme Ends?

With the furlough scheme finishing at the end of October, the Government has put a new system in place to try and protect jobs – the Job Support Scheme (JSS). What is the furlough scheme? If you are on furlough,…

Toolkit to help people affected by gambling-related financial harm

Today, GamCare has launched a new toolkit for organisations to support people affected by gambling-related financial harm.The leading gambling support charity’s toolkit is for financial institutions, gambling businesses and debt advice agencies across the UK. As a result, these organisations…

How to claim back tax if you’re working from home

If you can work from home, then the government has advised that you do so. With winter just around the corner, here’s what you need to know about how to claim back tax when you’re working from home.What difference does…

Truce for tenants facing eviction this Christmas

Do you rent in England or Wales? The government has recently announced a “truce” on enforcement action for tenants facing eviction this Christmas. Homelessness charity Shelter revealed that more than 170,000 private tenants have been threatened with eviction since the…

PayPlan and Experian discuss debt and credit score

Ryan Horton from PayPlan and John Webb from Experian answered the big questions concerning your credit score and debt in a Facebook Live event earlier this month.We’ve collated the questions covered, along with a few highlights from their answers…My income…