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Supporting people in problem debt: Priorities for the government

We have identified six priorities for the government to take forward to alleviate cost of living pressures and help build lasting financial resilience.

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Household budgets continue to be stretched by rising costs, while incomes have failed to keep pace. StepChange has identified six priorities that would provide immediate support to households under pressure while helping people build greater financial resilience for the future.

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Our six priorities

Introduce a national energy social tariff

Increase the uptake of Council Tax Support (CTS)

Introduce a statutory regulator for bailiffs

Increase the uptake of the Help To Save Scheme

Introduce a national No Interest Loan Scheme

Introduce a new debt solution –Statutory Debt Repayment Plans (SDRP)

Read our key policy asks in full

StepChange’s policy priorities document breaks down the need and impact of each of our asks in detail.

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Contact us

  • Sophie Morris: sophie.morris@stepchange.org
  • Lucy Hooper: lucy.hooper1@stepchange.org
  • James Cleverley: james.cleverley@stepchange.org