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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.

This week sees the start of not just a new year, but a new decade, and for many getting out of debt might be the number one goal - still, It can be hard to know where to start. So, what can you do now to stay on top of your bills and how can you prepare to be #FinanciallyFit in 2020? Matt Dronfield, Head of Debt Free London, takes a look.

Since 2014, the Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations 2014 have prescribed the fees that are allowed to be charged by enforcement agents. Kye Saich, a Debt Free London Technical Supervisor, explains how some High Court Enforcement Officers have been wrongly charging VAT to debtors and how you can get a refund.

As someone who offers money advice professionally, Shajida Ali, a Technical Supervisor at Debt Free London, is continuously supporting people to maximise their income so they can set up affordable payment plans. I this blog Shajida looks at how subletting a spare room could impact those in receipt of benefits.