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Media Centre

Sharing our latest press releases, comments, media coverage, and insights.

Welcome to our media centre

In this section you'll find all of our latest press releases, news updates and statements to the media where we share our views, comments as well as expert insights.

You can also find information on our latest policy campaigns highlighting the causes and consequences of problem debt, plus updates on our recent media coverage.

Our latest press release

StepChange responds to Work and Pensions Select Committee report on benefits

StepChange is pleased to see the Work and Pensions Select Committee’s new report on benefit levels make a number of key recommendations that the charity supports.

Read the press release

Recent media coverage

Debt Awareness Week coverage

In print and online media, The Independent covered our consumer advice, with Simon Trevethick quoted, later reproduced across various regionals and the Mirror.

In the press, We worked with Reach plc to provide stats which show women are disproportionately impacted by debt. It featured in OK Magazine and various other Reach outlets. We featured twice in Stylist, as Vikki Brownridge penned an op-ed on the barriers to debt advice and pointed people to support, and our Women and Debt report featured in an article on debt advice and women. Simon Trevethick was also quoted at length in a Good Housekeeping article providing consumer advice.

Our client case studies featured across outlets as we placed two case studies in the media, Courtney in Refinery29, speaking about how she became debt free after finding herself in £8,000 of debt, and David in the Big Issue, who spoke about the shame and stigma of debt.

Other highlights

Across broadcast media, Richard Lane, Chief Client Officer, was a panellist on BBC Radio 4's Moneybox Live yesterday in a show about mortgage arrears. Richard answered callers' questions on housing issues and pointed people to debt advice. Listen here.

In print and online, our response to the UKRA joint letter featured in the Telegraph. In the Mirror's coverage on the Work and Pensions Select Committee report, with our client stats led the piece, revealing that 50% of our clients with a negative budget were on Universal Credit. Peter Tutton was also quoted in the Big Issue's coverage.

Working towards a society free from problem debt

Our vision is to create a society free from problem debt and the harm it causes in the UK, not just to individuals but to families and communities.

We've helped transform the lives of millions and we’re committed to helping millions more by making people aware of the help that StepChange Debt Charity offers. Through campaigns, research and reports, press releases and social media, our experienced team provide leading insight on problem debt across the UK.


Connect with us

Connect with us through social media to get all the latest news about our campaigns. If you are a journalist, you're welcome to use any of the information contained in the Media Centre on the StepChange Debt Charity website, such as:

  • press releases
  • official announcements
  • statistics
  • research papers
  • articles, features and publications. 

All such items are considered to be in the public domain and may therefore be used as long as StepChange Debt Charity is clearly cited as the source of the information used. For further information, use the details below to contact our press office.

Media enquiries (journalists only)

Get in touch with our media team for more information about our work.

Social media

Connect with us through social media and get all the latest news about our campaigns.

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