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Debt Facts
20 Jan 2021
Debt Relief Order (DRO) – Changes to Qualifying Criteria
In other news
18 Jan 2021
How to beat Blue Monday in 5 steps
What is Blue Monday?Blue Monday is said to be the most depressing day of the year. But, spoiler alert, it is nothing more than a 16-year old marketing idea that has gone viral every year since it was made up.…
Living in Debt
12 Jan 2021
What to do if you’re struggling to pay your rent
With unemployment levels expected to reach a staggering 2.6 million by the middle of 2021, the sad reality is that many people across the UK will be struggling to pay their bills this year. Whilst redundancies are devastating for everyone,…
Money Saving Ideas
6 Jan 2021
Avoiding The New Year Debt Hangover
Jane Clack, Money Advice Consultant at PayPlan, shares her best tips and tricks to help you avoid the dreaded New Year debt hangover… It’s safe to say that 2020 hasn’t been easy for any of us, but there’s light at…
Surveys & Polls
8 Dec 2020
PRESS RELEASE: 82% feel financially insecure going into 2021
Our recent client survey shows the shocking reality of how people have coped in 2020, and how they feel heading into Christmas and the New Year Two thirds of us (66%) saw their income drop due to COVID-19 82% of…
Money Management
18 Nov 2020
Winter Financial Wellbeing
If this year has taught us anything, it’s to plan for the unexpected. At PayPlan, we’ve put together our top tips for looking after your financial wellbeing this Winter. Financial wellbeing isn’t just about what we spend, but it’s also…
News and Stories
13 Nov 2020
PayPlan team raises £1,500 for Broxtowe Women’s Project
In other news
11 Nov 2020
Let’s talk money!
Between 9-13 November, the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), runs its national Talk Money Week annual campaign to encourage us to all open up about money. Having the confidence to speak out, or knowing who to turn to, can really…
Industry News
28 Oct 2020
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,…
Industry News
29 Sep 2020
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…
Industry News
28 Sep 2020
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…
Client News
23 Sep 2020
Are you living on a reduced income?
We’re all very aware of the financial impact that Covid-19 has had on household budgets. From getting a reduced income to no income at all – it’s been a challenge. Here’s what you can do if you are living on…
Money Saving Ideas
21 Sep 2020
Your Guide to Saving Money at Lunchtime
One of the UK’s top money saving brands, vouchercloud, discovered that making lunch at home could save you around £1,300 a year.Their survey revealed that 62% of British workers chose to purchase their lunch during the week, costing over £1,800…
News and Stories
16 Sep 2020
Why attend court when summonsed?
Industry News
14 Sep 2020
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…
Industry News
10 Aug 2020
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…
In other news
10 Aug 2020
Take stock of your financial wellbeing this summer
We’ve known for quite a while that this summer will be different. This, perhaps, quieter and closer to home summer does give us the chance to take stock of our current habits, such as how we spend our money and why. Financial…
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
4 Aug 2020
Mental Health – PayPlan supports calls to improve access to debt advice
Nearly half of people in problem debt have a mental health problem. Yet, symptoms of many mental health problems like difficulty communicating, impaired clarify of thought and reduced concentration, can make it difficult for people to engage with debt advice.Every…
Industry News
17 Jul 2020
PayPlan and Longhurst Group help improve economic resilience
PayPlan and leading housing provider, Longhurst Group, have partnered to support customers in financial difficulty to improve their economic resilience. PayPlan’s specialist advisers help over 100,000 people every year with confidential advice and personalised debt solutions. As part of its commissioned…