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Money Saving Ideas 13 Nov 2023

Ways to save on your energy bills this winter

News and Stories 9 Nov 2023

Do one thing for Talk Money Week 2023

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…

News and Stories 3 Nov 2023

Understanding economic abuse – why your voice matters this Talk Money Week

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,…

News and Stories 1 Nov 2023

PayPlan enhances customer support with on-demand interpreting service

We’re taking our customer support to a new level by partnering with LanguageLine Solutions, to offer real-time interpreting in up to 240 different languages.In line with our commitment to our Consumer Duty responsibilities, the partnership with LanguageLine will ensure that…

Money Management 27 Oct 2023

£300 cost of living payments in November – what you need to know

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…

Industry News 23 Oct 2023

PayPlan celebrates second Debt Advice Provider of the Year award

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…

Client Stories 17 Oct 2023

My PayPlan Story: Former nurse and domestic abuse victim’s life-changing support from PayPlan

Industry News 13 Oct 2023

PayPlan named ‘Debt Advice Provider of the Year’ for third year in a row

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…

Industry News 12 Oct 2023

PayPlan are supporting the UK’s first ever national nursing festival and expo, Nursing Live

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…

Living in Debt 6 Oct 2023

Putting your mental health first when you’re dealing with debt – World Mental Health Day 2023

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…

News and Stories 28 Sep 2023

PayPlan becomes Trauma Research UK’s first referral partner

PayPlan, one of the UK’s largest free debt advice providers, has committed its support to Trauma Research UK after becoming its first referral partner.Trauma Research UK is a national charity dedicated to making a difference, providing support and recovery programmes…

Industry News 26 Sep 2023

October energy price cap – will energy prices increase or decrease?

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…

News and Stories 21 Sep 2023

PayPlan manager championed by Trauma Research UK

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…

Money Management 19 Sep 2023

How can UK Savings Week help you start building a better future?

Industry News 15 Sep 2023

PayPlan finalists in three categories at Vulnerability Awareness Gala Awards

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…

News and Stories 15 Sep 2023

Working together with NADP

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…

Industry News 7 Sep 2023

PayPlan wins two awards at the 2023 Consumer Credit Awards!

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…

In other news 30 Aug 2023

Raising awareness of World Alzheimer’s Month

As we are reaching the end of August we are raising awareness and recognising that September is World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, with World Alzheimer’s Day taking place on the 21st September. World Alzheimer’s Day is a global opportunity to raise…

Industry News 22 Aug 2023

FCA Loan Fee Fraud

This Summer the cost of living crisis is exerting more pressure than ever on people’s finances, with 55% of UK adults more worried about money this year than last year*. This is pushing people into borrowing more money than they…

Industry News 14 Aug 2023

Understanding the Mortgage Charter

If you’re a mortgage holder worrying about rising interest rates, you may have heard about the recently introduced Mortgage Charter.As the cost of living crisis continues and interest rates keep increasing, many households are feeling the impact.For those already on…

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