News and Stories
16 Sep 2021
News and Stories
2 Sep 2021
PayPlan welcomes new council tax arrears guidance, but also calls for further reform
We welcome new Government guidance which asks local authorities to improve the way they collect council tax arrears and have more consideration for residents with vulnerabilities. But we also believe more should be done.
News and Stories
10 Aug 2021
PayPlan launches referral partnership with GamCare
We’ve strengthened our existing relationship with GamCare by setting up a pilot referral partnership with the charity’s Leeds Community Gambling Service to help people who’ve got into debt.
News and Stories
13 Nov 2020
PayPlan team raises £1,500 for Broxtowe Women’s Project
The team at PayPlan have been busy raising money for East-Midlands domestic abuse charity Broxtowe Women’s Project (BWP).BWP offers support for individuals directly and indirectly affected by domestic abuse, but they also work with businesses (like PayPlan) to help staff…
News and Stories
16 Sep 2020
Why attend court when summonsed?
In this guest blog, Alan Murdie, LL.B, Barrister discusses why he believes people should attend court when summonsed. When I was at Bar School in the 1980’s, we were essentially taught:“You will be a barrister with rights to appear in all…
In other news
7 Aug 2020
Demand rises for National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Earlier this month, Refuge announced that its helpline has received more than 40,000 calls and contacts since the start of lockdown. June saw a 77% increase in contacts to the National Domestic Abuse Helpline and an 800% increase in website…
Industry News
14 Jul 2020
PayPlan and Santander raise awareness of domestic abuse
News and Stories
19 Jun 2020
Life as a debt adviser during lockdown – could video calls be the future?
May is one of our Debt Adviser Case Officers. She helps people online, over the phone and, more recently, on video calls to take control of their finances. Over the last few months, like many of us, May’s working environment…
News and Stories
10 Jun 2020
PayPlan’s support for tenants in financial difficulty
Rachel Duffey, CEO of PayPlan, blogs about the bespoke support on offer for Housing Associations. This unique service has been developed in partnership with Orbit Group, as part of their Better Days community investment programme.PayPlan has been providing free debt…
Industry News
8 Jun 2020
New free debt advice service for small businesses and people who work for themselves
Free debt advice provider, PayPlan, has launched a new enhanced Business and Self-Employed Debt Advice Team for people who are self-employed, or run their own business, and need help with debt. With the current economic climate impacting almost five million…
News and Stories
8 Apr 2020
PRESS RELEASE: PayPlan warns about future demand for debt advice
One of the UK’s free debt advice providers, PayPlan, has said it expects to see a huge surge in demand for debt advice when the current temporary relief being offered by lenders comes to an end.The FCA called for interest…
News and Stories
13 Jan 2020
Computer Says No – Council Tax with Alan Murdie, LL.B
Alan Murdie, LL. B, Barrister gives his views on council tax in this guest blog: I have long maintained that council tax is an example of a science fiction scenario, where the computers have taken over. This has been a…
Competitions
5 Dec 2019
Here’s Why Your Bank Balance May be About to Shrink
New rules from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are shaking up the way bank balances are presented to account holders. Here’s why your bank balance is going to look a little bit different… What’s going on?The FCA – a financial regulatory…
News and Stories
28 Nov 2019
Is Christmas Unaffordable for the Average Household?
News and Stories
7 Nov 2019
PayPlan study reveals the cost of Christmas for families across the UK
Christmas can be one of the most expensive times of the year for families in the United Kingdom. A new study conducted by PayPlan has found that many parents will even need to rely on the support of relatives, finance…
News and Stories
28 Oct 2019
Let’s talk debt and pensions during Talk Money Week 2019
What is Talk Money Week?Personal finance is often seen as a taboo subject but Talk Money Week is here to help break the stigma. Running from 18-22 November 2019, this year the campaign will be focused on pensions.Organised as part…
News and Stories
11 Oct 2019
What impact are Buy Now, Pay Later schemes having on consumers?
What is a buy now, pay later scheme?Buy now, pay later (BNPL) schemes are offered to customers at the point of purchase to allow them to spread the cost of what they are buying. Some retailers offer these services in-house…
Competitions
9 Oct 2019
Talking Money Matters on World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day takes place on 10th October 2019. Results from a recent PayPlan survey, along with advice from the Samaritans, highlight the importance of seeking money advice sooner to try and support mental health problems. What is World Mental…
News and Stories
10 Sep 2019
Shout: Supporting People in Crisis
In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, we’re speaking to PayPlan Team Leader and ‘Shout’ volunteer Laura Evans. We sat down with Laura to find out more about how Shout offers support to people in crisis. Hi Laura, what can…
Living in Debt
10 Sep 2019
Samaritans and PayPlan talk on suicide prevention
Every year in September, organisations around the world campaign to raise awareness of suicide prevention for World Suicide Prevention Day. That’s why we’ve teamed up with the Samaritans to talk about suicide prevention ready for #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. Why is it important…