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As the UK’s leading debt charity, our 30 years of experience give us rich insight and expertise that we willingly share to analyse debt and the harm it causes, and work on solutions to address it.
Our press office can help journalists with information and comment, arrange briefings or interviews with our experts, and help facilitate case study requests with introductions to some of our clients who are willing to share their experience in the media.
New ONS figures out today reveal that average UK private rents increased by 8.9% in the 12 months to April 2024. StepChange Debt Charity says this will create more worry among private renters as the Renters (Reform) Bill, currently making its way through the House of Lords, does not address rising affordability concerns.
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Tackling problem debt must be high on the agenda for the next Government
Chief Client Officer Richard Lane writes,
"In the run up to the General Election we’re asking all political parties to commit to delivering improvements to help people experiencing problem debt. Here are our top four asks, and the reasons for them."
Go to the Medium blog.
CEO Vikki Brownridge wrote an opinion piece for the Big Issue, launching our manifesto asks to the political parties across Westminster.
Simon Trevethick was quoted in the MailOnline and This Is Money giving consumer advice and speaking to the risks of taking out unaffordable credit.
Our reaction to the latest ONS private rental stats featured in MailOnline, This Is Money, and across various trade outlets, quoting Peter Tutton.
Our expert insights and industry leading specialists break down the biggest consumer credit issues today.
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Working with ministers in Westminster and Hollyrood on policy briefings, events and constituency debt trends.
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Our clients help us campaign for change and encourage other people who are struggling with debt to get help. Ask how our media client volunteers can help you.
"I live with a range of different long-term health conditions, which means that for a while I was reliant on ESA and PIP for my income. Things were tight and I was being underpaid due to an error, and therefore I had to appeal this to be able to get my full entitlement."
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These stories show that debt can happen to anyone, and the reasons for it are varied.
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We have more than 250 articles on the different types of debt, creditor action, budgeting, and ways to help you understand debt, including:
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"Stepchange helped me alot...every month I used to stress because I knew I would have nothing left over to my name. Now I only give the amount I can really afford to my creditors. BIG THANKS TO STEPCHANGE."
Mohammed, Feefo Review