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Our blog covers the latest news at PayPlan, tips to help you save money, our latest press releases, expert insight and everything in between.
Money Saving Ideas
1 Dec 2021
What’s your Christmas budget?
News and Stories
30 Nov 2021
PRESS RELEASE: Rising costs will make it harder for families to put food on the table, says PayPlan’s Autumn Income Shock Survey
PayPlan, one the largest UK providers of free debt advice, has released the results from its Autumn Income Shock Survey, commissioned to understand the growing impact of inflation on people in financially vulnerable situations.
Industry News
29 Nov 2021
PayPlan wins hat-trick of Collections & Customer Service awards!
We had a great time at the Credit Strategy Collections & Customer Service Awards (24 November) after winning three awards – the icing on the cake being when we were named Debt Advice Provider of the Year!
Living in Debt
24 Nov 2021
‘My Debt Story’: Jane, PayPlan Adviser
Jane has worked for PayPlan for over 20 years as a debt adviser. She uses her own experience of being in debt to help and support others who want to take back financial control.
Industry News
23 Nov 2021
PayPlan partners with Plain Numbers to tackle low numeracy levels
We've joined forces with Plain Numbers, an organisation dedicated to helping firms support their customers who struggle with numbers and data.
Living in Debt
19 Nov 2021
‘My Debt Story’: Beth, PayPlan Adviser
Beth has worked for PayPlan for three years as a debt adviser. She uses her own experience of being in debt to help and support others who want to take back financial control.
Industry News
17 Nov 2021
PayPlan shortlisted for three prestigious Credit Awards!
Living in Debt
11 Nov 2021
‘My Debt Story’: Julia, PayPlan Adviser
Julia has worked for PayPlan for ten years as a debt adviser. She uses her own experience of being in debt to help and support others who want to take back financial control.
Industry News
5 Nov 2021
PayPlan launches ‘Debt Doesn’t Discriminate’ campaign
We’re launching a new campaign to highlight – and break down – barriers that prevent some people from accessing debt help.
Client Stories
5 Nov 2021
Client story: A Director’s Breathing Space experience
A Director of a Limited company shares his thoughts on how Breathing Space improved his financial situation.
Client Stories
5 Nov 2021
Client story: Chris “You won’t regret reaching out”
Chris contacted PayPlan after the breakdown of his marriage. He works in the Police and was concerned being in debt may affect his career. Read his story here.
Living in Debt
4 Nov 2021
Crypto trading is not the answer to solving your debts
With films like The Wolf of Wall Street glamourising the world of trading, there’s been a surge in people finding new ways to maximise their income in an attempt to ‘get rich quick’. The reality, though, is this is leaving…
Industry News
27 Oct 2021
Summary of the 2021 Government Autumn Budget
This year’s Autumn Budget was announced today (27 October 2021), which outlined the next steps of the UK’s Covid-19 economic recovery. Read a summary here.
Client News
27 Oct 2021
How Breathing Space has helped our customers so far
Industry News
26 Oct 2021
Debt Free London unveils future vision for debt advice with PayPlan and Paylink Solutions
Ensuring vulnerable and underrepresented groups can access effective debt advice was top of the agenda at Debt Free London’s recent conference (21 October), where its vision for the future was announced.
Money Saving Ideas
20 Oct 2021
Cut the cost of Halloween – devilish ideas for the kids
Read these top tips about celebrating Halloween on a budget, without compromising any of the fun…
Industry News
20 Oct 2021
Debt Free London to launch new vision for debt advice this week
After a busy period adapting and responding to the challenges presented by COVID-19, Debt Free London is set to launch its vision for free debt advice in the post-pandemic future at a conference in London tomorrow.
Industry News
4 Oct 2021
PayPlan receives three Collections & Customer Service Awards nominations
We’re continuing our stream of awards success with another three nominations at this year’s Credit Strategy Collections & Customer Service Awards.
Industry News
1 Oct 2021
Double award-win for PayPlan at Women in Credit Awards!
It was smiles and celebrations all round last night with two PayPlan ladies winning at this year’s Credit Strategy Women in Credit Awards.
In other news
28 Sep 2021
Facing the end of furlough and the future
At the end of this month the Government’s Job Retention Scheme is set to end. The scheme has been a lifeline to millions of businesses and employees across the UK and has saved many people from being made redundant –…