All news on the topic: Debt

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Gran stabbed to death 'in self defence' after storming home 'to get drug debt'
Debbie Twist, 47, was stabbed in the chest when she and two other men raided a house in Leigh, Greater Manchester, to recover a £120 debt, as the homeowner fended off the attack
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Ways having a good credit report can save money from credit cards to mortgages
If you have a good credit history, then this can help you save hundreds, or even thousands in some cases - here we explain ways having a good credit report can save you money in the long run
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Martin Lewis' MSE website issues warning over 'danger debt' - how to cut costs
MoneySavingExpert.com explained how “almost every bank” now charges overdraft rates of 40% - far higher than typical credit cards - but there are ways to cut your costs now
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Number of university applications falls ahead of huge student loans shake-up
Students starting university from September 2023 will have to face new and harsher rules for student debt, which could lead to them paying back loan for most of their life
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Brits to save thousands of pounds under new debt rules – what it means for you
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is banning certain providers of debt advice from receiving referral fees from debt solution providers with the new rules kicking in from today
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Klarna makes major change to payment choices 'to put customers interests' first'
People shopping directly through the KIarna app will be able to "opt out" of using credit which Klarna says will help people manage their money better and prevent debt
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'My son died from heroin and I'm still paying his drug debts ten years on'
John Kinehane, from Tallaght in Dublin, was found dead in the toilet of a pub in Dublin in 2013 and his mother is still paying off his drugs debts a decade on from the tragedy
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'I have aggressive cancer - huge travel cost meant I almost gave up treatment'
The cost-of-living crisis is hitting young people going through cancer treatment hard, with a third of families saying they’ve been forced to cut back on food, and one in five selling possessions to cover the cost of getting treatment
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'I earn £40k a month selling bottles of spit - I paid off debt and got a flat'
Latiesha Jones is no stranger to bizarre requests from strangers who want to buy her toenail clippings and dirty bedsheets - but it's her spit that has made her thousands
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US debt default threatens world chaos making Credit Crunch 'look like tea party'
The US has raised its debt ceiling limit multiple times in the last decade up to $13.4 trillion but a deal must be struck before the end of the month to avoid default which could spark a terrible recession
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Couple shut business and sell home before moving into caravan to clear £45k debt
Juliet and Daniel Owen-Nuttall, from Sussex, sold their business and their home and took up a nomadic life traveling Europe in a camper van to help clear their £45,000 debt
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Millions are struggling with debt - but beware who you ask for help
People already in deep money trouble can be hit with big 'budgeting' firm fees
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Thousands of households can apply for free help worth up to £1,000 to pay bills
The money can be used to cover things like rent and council tax arrears, white goods, counselling and mental health services, internet access and laptops, energy and water essentials and debts
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Two million homes missed or defaulted on mortgage or other key bill last month
The research by consumer group Which? showed the 7.3% missed payment rate seen in April was in line with the level seen at the same time last year, but was higher than in April 2021
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Avoid wedding day disasters with these expert tips - and save a fortune
As the average wedding costs up to £32,000, consumer rights expert Martyn James has revealed his top tips to help you avoid chaos on your big day
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Man Utd fans face nightmare scenario as Ratcliffe offers takeover alternative
Both Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim bin Hamed Al Thani have tabled offers that value Manchester United in excess of £5billion - still less than the Glazers valuation of the football club
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Bed, Bath and Beyond's $11.8 billion mistake that led to the 360 store collapse
Management repeatedly caved in to pressure from activist investors who wanted the share price supported. The billions poured in weren't enough for the disgruntled shareholders who even ousted management in 2019
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Energy firms urged to refund 16m homes as they sit on £6.7bn of your cash
More than 16 million households have built up credit balances with their supplier, according to research - and the amount has soared from £5.3bn last year
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Man on benefits after being rejected from 100 jobs lands dream role as barrister
Taz Aldeek, 29, saw his applications regularly get knocked back despite having three degrees - including a master's - and eventually had to apply to Universal Credit just to survive
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£1bn debt on pre-paid meters leaves families at risk of 'deadly' cold and damp
Repayments are deducted from credit and can deny households energy they need for heating, cooking or medical equipment
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How safe, affordable borrowing is providing a lifeline for nation’s key workers
Two-fifths (43%) of key workers are being forced to take on additional part time work on top of their role, according to new research from responsible lender, Creditspring
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'I started colouring in to escape abusive marriage, then it became £1m business'
Bonny Snowdon, 52, 'disappeared for hours' with her colouring book in a bid to cope with her abusive marriage, then transformed her passion into a £1million enterprise
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Four in 10 Brits fear they would get into debt if they lost their job today
A third of employed adults are living payslip to payslip - and think they would struggle to afford food and utilities if they found themselves unemployed
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Mum who cleared £40k debt creates budget with 'fun fund' for guilt-free spending
The money-savvy mum who previously cleared £40k worth of debt explains how she she sets up her budget to enjoy guilt-free spending when she wants to treat herself
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Huge theme park coming to UK dealt big blow as owners call in administrators
The London Resort was designed to be the size of 136 Wembley Stadiums and would've required the biggest theme park investment in Europe since Disneyland Paris in 1992