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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.
News and Stories
16 Sep 2020
Why attend court when summonsed?
Industry News
14 Sep 2020
Truce for tenants facing eviction this Christmas
Do you rent in England or Wales? The government has recently announced a “truce” on enforcement action for tenants facing eviction this Christmas. Homelessness charity Shelter revealed that more than 170,000 private tenants have been threatened with eviction since the…
Industry News
10 Aug 2020
PayPlan and Experian discuss debt and credit score
Ryan Horton from PayPlan and John Webb from Experian answered the big questions concerning your credit score and debt in a Facebook Live event earlier this month.We’ve collated the questions covered, along with a few highlights from their answers…My income…
In other news
10 Aug 2020
Take stock of your financial wellbeing this summer
We’ve known for quite a while that this summer will be different. This, perhaps, quieter and closer to home summer does give us the chance to take stock of our current habits, such as how we spend our money and why. Financial…
In other news
7 Aug 2020
Demand rises for National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Earlier this month, Refuge announced that its helpline has received more than 40,000 calls and contacts since the start of lockdown. June saw a 77% increase in contacts to the National Domestic Abuse Helpline and an 800% increase in website…
Industry News
4 Aug 2020
Mental Health – PayPlan supports calls to improve access to debt advice
Nearly half of people in problem debt have a mental health problem. Yet, symptoms of many mental health problems like difficulty communicating, impaired clarify of thought and reduced concentration, can make it difficult for people to engage with debt advice.Every…
Industry News
17 Jul 2020
PayPlan and Longhurst Group help improve economic resilience
Industry News
14 Jul 2020
PayPlan and Santander raise awareness of domestic abuse
Throughout June, PayPlan upskilled a group of individuals at Santander on domestic abuse awareness in a financial service setting. The National Domestic Abuse helpline, which is run by Refuge, reported a 25% increase in calls and online requests for help…
Industry News
26 Jun 2020
PRESS RELEASE: Three-quarters of people will struggle to pay off their debt after lockdown
Leading free debt advice company, PayPlan, conducted a survey to find out how people in debt have been affected during the Coronavirus outbreak. The FCA have extended payment holidays for mortgages and other debts, and although the majority of those…
News and Stories
19 Jun 2020
Life as a debt adviser during lockdown – could video calls be the future?
May is one of our Debt Adviser Case Officers. She helps people online, over the phone and, more recently, on video calls to take control of their finances. Over the last few months, like many of us, May’s working environment…
Money Management
16 Jun 2020
How to tackle gambling in football today
After a long break due to coronavirus, competitive top-flight football in England is back on our screens. From Wednesday 17th June, there will be at least 8,280 minutes of Premier League football played across the remaining 92 games, and every…
News and Stories
10 Jun 2020
PayPlan’s support for tenants in financial difficulty
Rachel Duffey, CEO of PayPlan, blogs about the bespoke support on offer for Housing Associations. This unique service has been developed in partnership with Orbit Group, as part of their Better Days community investment programme.PayPlan has been providing free debt…
Industry News
8 Jun 2020
New free debt advice service for small businesses and people who work for themselves
Free debt advice provider, PayPlan, has launched a new enhanced Business and Self-Employed Debt Advice Team for people who are self-employed, or run their own business, and need help with debt. With the current economic climate impacting almost five million…
Industry News
2 Jun 2020
PRESS RELEASE: PayPlan and Refuge Support Domestic Abuse Survivors
Industry News
22 May 2020
PayPlan responds to the FCA’s mortgage payment holiday announcement
In response to the FCA’s announced proposals to extend the scope of mortgage payment holidays, Rachel Duffey, CEO of PayPlan, commented:“The additional support being proposed for customers struggling with their mortgage payments is very welcome. We echo the FCA’s view that where…
Living in Debt
5 May 2020
I’m worried about my finances – when is the best time to get help?
So far, 2020 has brought with it many changes, opportunities and challenges. Our top priorities are quite rightly our health and checking in on loved ones – family, friends, neighbours and taking care of our own wellbeing. However, if your…
Industry News
29 Apr 2020
PayPlan Nominated for Best Financial Support Provider
The team at PayPlan are delighted to share their nomination for Best Financial Support Provider at the 2020 Consumer Credit Awards.This award highlights all the hard work that goes in behind the scenes in helping people towards a debt free…
News and Stories
8 Apr 2020
PRESS RELEASE: PayPlan warns about future demand for debt advice
One of the UK’s free debt advice providers, PayPlan, has said it expects to see a huge surge in demand for debt advice when the current temporary relief being offered by lenders comes to an end.The FCA called for interest…
Industry News
8 Apr 2020
Warning issued over loan sharks during Covid-19 pandemic
People suffering financially due to the Covid-19 pandemic are being urged to avoid loan sharks who cause profound misery and stress to their victims. Loan sharks are unregulated, often give cash loans without any paperwork and charge extortionate interest rates.
Money Saving Ideas
7 Apr 2020
Top tips to cut costs during Coronavirus
To help you budget better in these uncertain times, we’ve compiled a handy list of the ways you could save on your everyday outgoings.Check out your subscriptionsWhether you’re a gym buff, a film fanatic or a sporting supremo, you may…