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Black Friday and Cyber Monday are two of the biggest shopping events of the year.With seemingly big discounts and exclusive deals, most of us are tempted to head out to the shops or scroll through the sales from our phones,…
Christmas is a time for joy, togetherness, and celebration.However, it’s all too easy to get caught up in the festivities and find yourself overspending, leading to financial stress that can linger long after the decorations are put away.At PayPlan, we…
The average medium-sized UK household spends around £152 per month, or £1,834 per year on their combined gas and electricity bills – and this presents some real opportunities to make a saving.And with the colder temperatures hitting, many of us…
Talk Money Week is well underway, and we hope everyone is opening up and discussing finances in a healthier manner.Every year, Talk Money Week focuses on a different theme, and for 2023, the main focus is “Do one thing”.What is…
What is economic abuse?For Talk Money Week 2023, we’re teaming up with Broxtowe Women’s Project to raise awareness of economic abuse and the support available for victims.Economic abuse is a form of domestic abuse that involves a pattern of controlling,…
Between 31st October and 19th November 2023, millions of low-income households will receive a £300 cost of living payment from the UK government to help with rising bills this winter.This is the second instalment of three payments, which will total…
PayPlan has been named Debt Advice Provider of the Year for the second time in 2023 after a successful evening at the National Credit Awards.Led by Money Age UK, The National Credit Awards recognise outstanding achievement in the UK credit…
In our latest case study, we caught up with our client Maria, who wanted to share her story and help other people who’ve been victims of domestic and economic abuse to encourage them to reach out for support.BackgroundMaria worked as…
We celebrated a hat-trick of award wins after being named ‘Debt Advice Provider of the Year’ for the third consecutive year at Credit Strategy’s prestigious Vulnerability Awareness Gala.With 65% of our clients starting their journey online, and 93% of those…
We’re excited to be joining the exhibitor lineup at Nursing Live.Nursing Live is set to bring thousands of nurses together for two days of professional development, collaboration, interactive activities and entertainment.The festival takes place at the ACC in Liverpool on…
World Mental Health Day takes place on Tuesday, October 10, and is an opportunity to raise awareness, improve your knowledge and take action to improve your mental health.Looking after your mental health is important for everyone, and is vital to…
From October 1st, the energy price cap will be set at £1,923 a year for a typical household that uses gas and electricity and pays by Direct Debit. The price cap, which limits how much your energy supplier can charge you…
PayPlan’s Vulnerability Champion, Natalie Sentance, has been presented with an award as recognition for her work at Trauma Research UK.Natalie is one of 13 mentors across the country for Trauma Research UK, which supports individuals who have experienced trauma.Natalie received…
What is UK Savings Week?UK Savings Week was launched in 2022 and is supported by The Buildings Society Association, the trade body of UK building societies and seven large credit unions. The idea behind the week is to raise awareness…
We’re excited to announce that we’ve been named finalists across three categories at this year’s Vulnerability Awareness Gala Awards.The shortlist is for:‘Debt Advice Provider of the Year’ in the Collections and Customer Service Awards (CCS)‘Best Vulnerable Customer Support Team’ in…
Who are PayPlan?Since we started PayPlan almost 31 years ago we’ve helped over 1 million people to become debt-free, and every year we help over 100,000 more people with their finances – something we’re immensely proud of.We continue to keep…
It’s a proud day for us at PayPlan today as we celebrate winning Best Financial Support Provider and Treating Customers Fairly Champion at the 2023 Consumer Credit Awards!The awards – now in their eighth year – are run annually by…