Graduates Deemed ‘Cash Cows’ to Support State Pensioners, MPs Hear Wednesday, June 3, 2026 graduates studentloans debt intergenerational government education funding reform policy treasury Debt-ridden graduates are increasingly being viewed as ‘cash cows’ to finance the lifestyles of older generations, MPs were told during a Commons Treasury select committee session. On Tuesday, seven experts gave evidence on … Read More
We've Got £12K Credit Card Debt — Here's the Plan to Clear It in 4 Months Sunday, May 24, 2026 debt debtrepayment creditcarddebt budgeting finance householdbudget mumsnet money saving mortgage A determined mum has devised a plan to wipe out £12,000 of credit card debt in just four months, despite her husband’s doubts about its feasibility. The debt accumulated from house renovations and a holiday – a break … Read More
When Can Energy Prepayment Meters Be Fitted Without Permission? BBC Expert Explains Thursday, May 21, 2026 prepayment meters ofgem energy debt britishgas compensation regulation consumers protection A BBC expert has shed light on the circumstances under which energy prepayment meters can be installed without customer consent, highlighting important protections introduced by Ofgem in response to past abuses. Three years … Read More
DWP Error Costs Parent £20,000, Leaving Him Shocked and Shaking Monday, May 18, 2026 dwp cms childmaintenance error debt parents payments reform charity enforcement Parents across the UK have been dramatically impacted by a costly error from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Maths teacher John Hammond was left shaken when he discovered £20,000 had been taken from his bank … Read More
Barclays Issues 18-Month Warning as UK Household Spending Declines Tuesday, May 12, 2026 barclays uk spending economy inflation consumerconfidence travel retail debt finance Barclays has issued an 18-month warning to UK households after data revealed the sharpest decline in consumer spending in 18 months. In April, UK households reduced their expenditure at a pace not seen since November 2024, … Read More
‘I Get £1,000 Universal Credit from the DWP Every Month – Yet I Still Can’t Afford to Live’ Saturday, May 9, 2026 universalcredit benefits budgeting costofliving debt rent utilities financialadvice dwp livingcosts A Universal Credit claimant has opened up about the financial difficulties they face despite receiving over £1,000 in benefits each month. In a heartfelt Reddit post titled “Universal Credit is not enough at all, I … Read More