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Turn Blue Monday Orange with support from Debt Free South West
Today is Blue Monday, but you don’t have to feel blue as Debt Free South West are available to support anyone struggling with their finances and respond to the unfolding crisis as growing numbers of people in the South West face problem debt and financial insecurity due to Covid-19.
Debt Free South West Launches
Debt Free South West, a free advice service, launches with new website ready to support anyone in Bristol, Bath, Gloucestershire, North and South Somerset with rising debts due to COVID 19.
Starting a new job under lockdown
Starting a new job in the middle of a pandemic is not exactly something one can prepare for nor expect. Amrit Bhakar, a Trainee Debt Advisor at Debt Free London writes about her experience.
Applying my skill set in a new sector
When I was looking for a role at the beginning of 2020 that I could transfer my soft skills to I never thought that the debt sector would be the direction I found myself following. Vanessa Shander writes about her experience of joining Debt Free London as an Advice Assistant after a career in other sectors.
Pulling the plug on Brighthouse… But is the future bright?
As news came in about BrightHouse going into administration this has raised a number of questions such as what this means for BrightHouse customers.
Financial abuse likely to rise once lockdown restrictions are lifted
Being confined to home because of coronavirus is difficult for everyone and the effect of this on people’s finances are serious for many, but it is becoming a real nightmare for a number of people who are suffering or at risk of abuse.
Money and Pensions Service confirms permanent CEO
Caroline Siarkiewicz has been appointed as chief executive of the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), the funder of Debt Free London, after seven months in the position on a temporary basis.
New UK Strategy for Financial Wellbeing Launched
A new national strategy to transform financial wellbeing is being launched today by Debt Free London's funder, the Money and Pensions Service, and establishes five “agendas for change” and sets goals to be achieved by 2030.
Save Money on Your Energy Costs
Winter is well and truly here, and with temperatures predicted drop in the coming days protecting yourself from the cold is going to be a challenge - especially as the cost of gas and electricity is significantly higher during the winter months. Ripon Ray, our Quality Assurance Officer, looks at ways you could save.