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16 May 2023
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27 Apr 2023
First round of Cost of Living Payments – are you eligible?
From today until 17th May, millions of households across the UK will be receiving the £301 first round of Cost-of-Living payments.Following the initial £650 payment received by more than eight million people last year, the Government are providing a further…
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26 Apr 2023
Stop Food Waste Day – 26 April
Starting in the USA in 2017, Stop Food Waste Day is now recognised all over the world and this year, it’s taking place on Wednesday 26 April.The factsAccording to The Felix Project, a London-based food redistribution charity, the UK wastes…
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24 Apr 2023
National Stalking Awareness Week
To mark National Stalking Awareness Week, taking place 24-28 April, we’re highlighting how people can exploit digital channels to stalk and control others and the signs to look out for.What is cyberstalking?Most of us will be aware of stalking and…
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21 Apr 2023
Stress Awareness Month
Stress Awareness Month takes place across April every year, with anxiety being the theme for 2023. It was created in 1992 to raise awareness about the causes and remedies for stress as a whole and, in turn, attempt to remove…
Industry News
22 Mar 2023
PayPlan survey results show lives are on hold due to rising living costs
Four in five people have said they’re suffering with their mental health due to the cost-of-living crisis, our latest survey has revealed. Results from our recent impact survey highlighted that 79% of respondents also felt increasingly isolated because of the…
News and Stories
20 Feb 2023
How to protect yourself against a mortgage rate rise
News and Stories
20 Feb 2023
Council tax – what support is out there and where to find it
Millions of households are expected to face an increase in their council tax bill from April.As reported by the BBC[1], the County Councils Network (CCN) found three-quarters of English councils with social care duties that have published budget details are…
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7 Feb 2023
The importance of cyber security awareness and steps you can take to protect yourself online
As people try to get to grips with the cost-of-living crisis, there’s been a noticeable rise in cyber security threats taking place online. As part of Safer Internet Day (February 7), we’ve put some tips together to help you understand…
News and Stories
13 Jan 2023
PayPlan supports Time to Talk Day, the nation’s biggest mental health campaign
Time to Talk Day is quickly approaching and there are plenty of ways to get involved and raise awareness of support for mental health-related problems including the impact debt can have and how best to support people struggling with both…
News and Stories
9 Jan 2023
PayPlan continues work with Plain Numbers as three more staff members become practitioners
PayPlan continues to act on its commitment to improving its services for customers with low numeracy levels after a second wave of staff became Plain Numbers practitioners.Plain Numbers help firms support their customers by presenting numbers and data in a…
News and Stories
15 Dec 2022
Get your finances back on track in 2023
Whether you’ve got debts to pay off or want to begin putting any spare cash aside each month, we’ve put some tips together to help you on the road to your financial goal in 2023.A New Year’s resolution can often…
News and Stories
15 Dec 2022
Fears over debt as people could turn to loan sharks to cover Christmas
Experts have warned that unscrupulous lenders could try to cash in on the festive period as households struggle to cope with rising food, fuel and energy bills.Loan sharks are targeting vulnerable people seeking credit and trapping them into a cycle…
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18 Nov 2022
Key takeaways from the Autumn Budget Statement – what does it mean for you?
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4 Nov 2022
PayPlan nominated for Debt Advice Provider of the Year at Credit Strategy Collections & Customer Service Awards
We’re delighted to share that we’ve been nominated for the Debt Advice Provider of the Year award.Last year, we beat off stiff competition in this category at the Credit Strategy Collections & Customer Service Awards – and we’re hoping to…
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13 Oct 2022
Helping you prepare for rising interest rates
Interest rates can have an impact on a wide range of areas including mortgages, borrowing, pensions and savings. The Bank of England sets the bank rate (or ‘base rate’) for the UK, which is currently 2.25%.
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10 Oct 2022
PayPlan marks World Mental Health Day with ways to find support if you or a loved one are struggling
Debt problems and poor mental health can often be closely intertwined. So, to mark World Mental Health Day, we’re highlighting ways to improve mental health, how to find help for yourself or a loved one, and how to potentially prevent…
News and Stories
9 Aug 2022
Everything you need to know about the £400 government energy bill discount
All households in England, Scotland and Wales are set to receive £400 in energy bill discounts as part of the new cost of living help package by the government – and here’s everything you need to know about how and…
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5 Aug 2022
Understanding inflation, the rise in UK interest rates and what it means for you
The Bank of England has increased interest rates by half a percentage point from 1.25% to 1.75%. The move is the largest single increase for 27 years and is an attempt to slow down the rate at which prices are…
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25 Apr 2022
A review of our first Vitality Week
Wellbeing is a subject very close to our heart here at PayPlan, and, over the years we’ve learned debt can have a very damaging effect on personal wellbeing, which is why we work with several specialist partners to ensure our…