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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
14 Jul 2020
PayPlan and Santander raise awareness of domestic abuse
Industry News
26 Jun 2020
PRESS RELEASE: Three-quarters of people will struggle to pay off their debt after lockdown
Leading free debt advice company, PayPlan, conducted a survey to find out how people in debt have been affected during the Coronavirus outbreak. The FCA have extended payment holidays for mortgages and other debts, and although the majority of those…
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…
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
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…
Industry News
2 Jun 2020
PRESS RELEASE: PayPlan and Refuge Support Domestic Abuse Survivors
Industry News
22 May 2020
PayPlan responds to the FCA’s mortgage payment holiday announcement
In response to the FCA’s announced proposals to extend the scope of mortgage payment holidays, Rachel Duffey, CEO of PayPlan, commented:“The additional support being proposed for customers struggling with their mortgage payments is very welcome. We echo the FCA’s view that where…
Living in Debt
5 May 2020
I’m worried about my finances – when is the best time to get help?
So far, 2020 has brought with it many changes, opportunities and challenges. Our top priorities are quite rightly our health and checking in on loved ones – family, friends, neighbours and taking care of our own wellbeing. However, if your…
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…
Living in Debt
26 Mar 2020
What should you do if you’re self-employed and in debt?
There are around 3.5 million sole traders in the UK and 2 million limited companies, according to the business advice website CompanyBug. If you’re self-employed are and finding things tough during the Coronavirus crisis, don’t be afraid to seek help.…
Industry News
26 Mar 2020
Can I still Get Debt Advice During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
The Prime Minister recently announced a UK lockdown, which means people are being told to stay home and certain businesses have had to close as a result. This has affected millions of people in varying degrees of employment. The Chancellor…
In other news
25 Mar 2020
Emergency employment available during the Coronavirus pandemic
The Coronavirus outbreak has led to an increasing number of people coming to us for money advice. Many have had their income affected in some way, with some having lost theirs altogether. If you’ve been affected by either redundancy or…
Money Management
24 Mar 2020
Coronavirus and fraud
It’s encouraging to see that the majority of our society is pulling together during this difficult time, listening to the scientific advice set out by the government and helping each other where we can. Unfortunately, there will always be a…
Money Management
13 Feb 2020
5 things to do if you’re in persistent debt
You might’ve heard the phrase ‘persistent debt’ in the news recently, and with good reason.In a move designed to help borrowers avoid paying large amounts of money in interest and charges, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has recently warned lenders…
Industry News
31 Jan 2020
Payday Loans: are there any alternatives?
The wrong way to use a payday loan Many people have a negative perception of payday loans and lenders, and this is largely due to the amount of horror stories that have emerged about them over the years. Most of…