Currently, over 20% of GPs are now providing families on a low income a voucher to a food bank, which is an increase of over 15% from last year. This is putting a bigger strain…

In an effort to battle fuel poverty, npower has contributed hundreds of vouchers to the Gloucester centres which are part of the new charity Fuel Banks that are being created across the UK. The programme…

The housing challenge for families with children in Birmingham is extensive. So many residents of the city are struggling to keep up with their bills, it is difficult to find a safe home for their…

As a result of the big six energy suppliers overcharging consumers by up to 5 per cent per year on their electric or gas bills, the government and the Competition and Markets Authority are putting…

A study shows that between 30 to 70% of parents on a low income are skipping meals themselves because they can’t afford to buy the food they need for all members of their home. What…

The social services across the UK have been greatly reduced over the last five years, and further cut backs are now planned for following years and throughout the end of the decade. The reduction in…

Families are facing more difficulties when it comes to borrowing money to pay for their bills or emergency expenses. In fact, up to 80% of the applications for payday loans have been rejected and dozens…

An investigation done by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) discovered that millions of households have been paying too much on their energy bills. This may be one of the largest rip offs in the…

Consumer complaints have led to the Advertising Standards Agency banning adverts from Sunny for a third time. The issue is mostly the same as in the past in that the payday lender is not properly…

Lenders that are contacting consumers when not requested too will be investigated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The regulatory agency is now taking on a review of unsolicited forms of communications for all credit firms,…