Industry News
22 Mar 2023
News and Stories
20 Feb 2023
How to protect yourself against a mortgage rate rise
We’ve put together some information on how you can protect yourself against rises in mortgage rates. The first thing to check is what type of mortgage you’re on (if you don’t know this already). The effect of an interest rate…
News and Stories
20 Feb 2023
Council tax – what support is out there and where to find it
Millions of households are expected to face an increase in their council tax bill from April.As reported by the BBC[1], the County Councils Network (CCN) found three-quarters of English councils with social care duties that have published budget details are…
News and Stories
7 Feb 2023
The importance of cyber security awareness and steps you can take to protect yourself online
As people try to get to grips with the cost-of-living crisis, there’s been a noticeable rise in cyber security threats taking place online. As part of Safer Internet Day (February 7), we’ve put some tips together to help you understand…
News and Stories
13 Jan 2023
PayPlan supports Time to Talk Day, the nation’s biggest mental health campaign
Time to Talk Day is quickly approaching and there are plenty of ways to get involved and raise awareness of support for mental health-related problems including the impact debt can have and how best to support people struggling with both…
News and Stories
9 Jan 2023
PayPlan continues work with Plain Numbers as three more staff members become practitioners
PayPlan continues to act on its commitment to improving its services for customers with low numeracy levels after a second wave of staff became Plain Numbers practitioners.Plain Numbers help firms support their customers by presenting numbers and data in a…
News and Stories
15 Dec 2022
Get your finances back on track in 2023
News and Stories
15 Dec 2022
Fears over debt as people could turn to loan sharks to cover Christmas
Experts have warned that unscrupulous lenders could try to cash in on the festive period as households struggle to cope with rising food, fuel and energy bills.Loan sharks are targeting vulnerable people seeking credit and trapping them into a cycle…
News and Stories
18 Nov 2022
Key takeaways from the Autumn Budget Statement – what does it mean for you?
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Autumn Statement on Thursday (November 17), outlining plans designed to tackle rising prices and restore the UK's credibility with international markets.
News and Stories
4 Nov 2022
PayPlan nominated for Debt Advice Provider of the Year at Credit Strategy Collections & Customer Service Awards
We’re delighted to share that we’ve been nominated for the Debt Advice Provider of the Year award.Last year, we beat off stiff competition in this category at the Credit Strategy Collections & Customer Service Awards – and we’re hoping to…
News and Stories
13 Oct 2022
Helping you prepare for rising interest rates
Interest rates can have an impact on a wide range of areas including mortgages, borrowing, pensions and savings. The Bank of England sets the bank rate (or ‘base rate’) for the UK, which is currently 2.25%.
News and Stories
10 Oct 2022
PayPlan marks World Mental Health Day with ways to find support if you or a loved one are struggling
Debt problems and poor mental health can often be closely intertwined. So, to mark World Mental Health Day, we’re highlighting ways to improve mental health, how to find help for yourself or a loved one, and how to potentially prevent…
News and Stories
9 Aug 2022
Everything you need to know about the £400 government energy bill discount
All households in England, Scotland and Wales are set to receive £400 in energy bill discounts as part of the new cost of living help package by the government – and here’s everything you need to know about how and…
News and Stories
5 Aug 2022
Understanding inflation, the rise in UK interest rates and what it means for you
News and Stories
25 Apr 2022
A review of our first Vitality Week
Wellbeing is a subject very close to our heart here at PayPlan, and, over the years we’ve learned debt can have a very damaging effect on personal wellbeing, which is why we work with several specialist partners to ensure our…
News and Stories
31 Mar 2022
RCN Foundation partners with PayPlan to support healthcare workers in financial difficulty
RCN (Royal College of Nursing) Foundation has partnered with free debt advice provider, PayPlan, to support nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers get their finances back on track.
News and Stories
24 Mar 2022
PayPlan CEO listed on Credit 500 Index
Our CEO, Rachel Duffey, has been featured on the Credit Strategy’s new Credit 500, an index of the most influential people in consumer and commercial credit in 2022.
News and Stories
17 Jan 2022
PayPlan partners with Bipolar UK to provide further support to people with mental health conditions
We’ve partnered with Bipolar UK to provide appropriate support and debt advice to new and existing clients who are affected by bipolar.
News and Stories
30 Nov 2021
PRESS RELEASE: Rising costs will make it harder for families to put food on the table, says PayPlan’s Autumn Income Shock Survey
PayPlan, one the largest UK providers of free debt advice, has released the results from its Autumn Income Shock Survey, commissioned to understand the growing impact of inflation on people in financially vulnerable situations.
Industry News
23 Nov 2021
PayPlan partners with Plain Numbers to tackle low numeracy levels
We've joined forces with Plain Numbers, an organisation dedicated to helping firms support their customers who struggle with numbers and data.