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Our blog covers the latest news at PayPlan, tips to help you save money, our latest press releases, expert insight and everything in between.

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…

Money Management 16 Jun 2020

How to tackle gambling in football today

After a long break due to coronavirus, competitive top-flight football in England is back on our screens. From Wednesday 17th June, there will be at least 8,280 minutes of Premier League football played across the remaining 92 games, and every…

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 2 Jun 2020

PRESS RELEASE: PayPlan and Refuge Support Domestic Abuse Survivors

Refuge, the UK’s largest national domestic abuse charity, and free debt advice provider, PayPlan, are working together to support survivors of domestic abuse to become debt free.One in five adults in the UK (the majority of whom are women) experience…

Industry News 29 Apr 2020

PayPlan Nominated for Best Financial Support Provider

The team at PayPlan are delighted to share their nomination for Best Financial Support Provider at the 2020 Consumer Credit Awards.This award highlights all the hard work that goes in behind the scenes in helping people towards a debt free…

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…

Industry News 8 Apr 2020

Warning issued over loan sharks during Covid-19 pandemic

People suffering financially due to the Covid-19 pandemic are being urged to avoid loan sharks who cause profound misery and stress to their victims. Loan sharks are unregulated, often give cash loans without any paperwork and charge extortionate interest rates.

Money Saving Ideas 7 Apr 2020

Top tips to cut costs during Coronavirus

To help you budget better in these uncertain times, we’ve compiled a handy list of the ways you could save on your everyday outgoings.Check out your subscriptionsWhether you’re a gym buff, a film fanatic or a sporting supremo, you may…