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Guidance on getting an extra payment to help with the cost of living if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits.

Matt Dronfield, Managing Director of Debt Free London, speaks with BBC London's Tolu Adeoye to raise awareness of just how common money struggles are - and the importance of seeking free and impartial advice as early as possible.

Debt Free London's Matt Dronfield and Fatma Ali spoke to GB News' Rosie Wright about the importance of seeking free, impartial advice.

New research for the Financial Conduct Authority finds that just over a third of those in financial difficulty had used or sought debt advice in the past 12 months.

Debt Free London is launching an ongoing bespoke hotline for the LGBTQIA+ community and to celebrate we are bringing three much loved members/supporters from the community together to raise awareness.

June marks Pride Month, a month of celebration and education for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies across the globe. However, whilst there’s much to celebrate, when the confetti settles and the glitter fades there’s a lot to reflect on as well. In a survey by Experian, 62% of LGBTQIA+ respondents said they had experienced financial problems because of their gender identity or sexual orientation.

Our recent survey revealed that over 60% of Londoners are more concerned about debt now than they were six months ago. The increase in concern has occurred as a result of the recent, well-documented increase in cost of living prices across the UK.

Debt Free London goes on tour with mobile bus ‘Debt BUS-ter’ to help Londoners with money worries and re-launches their 24-hour helpline to assist people with the cost-of-living crisis and post-christmas debt.

Council tax reduction awarded won’t be affected by payments received under the new energy rebate scheme.