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As news came in about BrightHouse going into administration this has raised a number of questions such as what this means for BrightHouse customers.

Being confined to home because of coronavirus is difficult for everyone and the effect of this on people’s finances are serious for many, but it is becoming a real nightmare for a number of people who are suffering or at risk of abuse.

While charities all over London have been responding to the challenges of Coronavirus and the lockdown, we’re really pleased to announce a new investment of £4.8m from the Money & Pensions Service in sustaining and enhancing advice for 24,000 people with debt and money worries across the capital over the next 12 months.

The 2020 budget was always going to be one to watch. It’s the first budget of the new government. The first budget to set out the Prime Minister’s vision for Britain now that we’ve left the EU. The first budget for the country’s brand new chancellor, Rishi Sunak, less than a month into the role.

Matt Dronfield, Head of Debt Free London, take's a look at the budget announcement and shares his three key takeaways.

Like many people, on leaving employment Debbie did not have enough national insurance contributions over the last two years, and therefore made a claim for Universal Credit.

James Kirkham, one of Debt Free London's Technical Supervisors, take's a look at what support is out there for Debbie and other Londoners like her.

Head of Debt Free London, Matt Dronfield looks at why, over the past four years, Debt Free London has seen an increasing number of people coming to us in need of support with council tax bills and rent arrears.

Caroline Siarkiewicz has been appointed as chief executive of the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), the funder of Debt Free London, after seven months in the position on a temporary basis.

A new national strategy to transform financial wellbeing is being launched today by Debt Free London's funder, the Money and Pensions Service, and establishes five “agendas for change” and sets goals to be achieved by 2030.

Winter is well and truly here, and with temperatures predicted drop in the coming days protecting yourself from the cold is going to be a challenge - especially as the cost of gas and electricity is significantly higher during the winter months. Ripon Ray, our Quality Assurance Officer, looks at ways you could save.