Media Centre

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

In 2018 we helped

650,000

people with their debts

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 releases

Flaws in social security are causing debt and destitution

9 out of 10 StepChange clients on Universal Credit say that the five-week wait for money caused them hardship.

Read the press release

Avoiding the debt advice scammers

The FCA has issued a warning to consumers about a 'clone' firm impersonating StepChange Debt Charity using the names 'Step to Change' and 'Step Changing'. The debt advice charities are working with regulators and internet search engines to spot and act against scams, which affect all the debt advice charities.

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.

Our press releases

We share our views on problem debt in the UK

Our media coverage

Our team are frequently in the news sharing their insights and thoughts on tackling problem debt in the UK.

Insights blog

Written by our in-house experts, our blog on Medium.com is packed with insight and comment on the latest UK personal debt trends.

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.

0207 391 4598 (Office hours only)
07985 404153
press@stepchange.org

Social media

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