Pub tenants who are getting squeezed by high rental prices will have the option to get a fair rent review, according to government officials. This review, known as a parallel free-of-tie rent assessment allows for a…

With salaries largely frozen for much of the population, living costs continue to rise. It can seem that workers have less money each month for housing and energy costs. Yet a recent survey shows that…

Payday lender Wonga is facing perhaps its toughest test yet as it fights to retain the right to sell high-cost payday loans. Amid allegations that the firm sent collection notices from law firms that did…

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) took action against the payday lender Sunny, also known as Think Finance. At issue are a couple of advertisements where the payday lender failed to clearly state the cost of…

Payday loan regulations just got a little tighter. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has found itself trying to reign in predatory practices of certain payday lenders that have been exploiting some of the most vulnerable…

British housing prices rose nearly 12% over the past year, with average prices in London up a shocking 25.8% over the same time period. Amid speculation of a growing housing bubble, the Bank of England…

Charis is committed to helping working families survive economic hardship through the use of emergency grants. These funds can be used through a variety of utility companies that participate in the grant programme.

We have finally “broken ground” on the UK Bill Help Clearinghouse. This online repository represents a huge step in bringing the benefits to those who need help the most.