Mental Health Awareness Week 2023

Everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their life.Whether it’s a student feeling nervous about exams, a couple as they stand at the altar or someone that’s struggling to pay their utility bills, anxiety comes in all shapes and sizes.However,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

How to protect yourself against a mortgage rate rise

We’ve put together some information on how you can protect yourself against rises in mortgage rates. The first thing to check is what type of mortgage you’re on (if you don’t know this already). The effect of an interest rate…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Key takeaways from the Autumn Budget Statement – what does it mean for you?

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Autumn Statement on Thursday (November 17), outlining plans designed to tackle rising prices and restore the UK's credibility with international markets.

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…

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%.

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…

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…

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…