Mum pays off £16k debt in two years using 8 tips
A single mother shares her journey to becoming debt-free by overhauling her spending habits. Discover her eight practical strategies that anyone can follow to take control of their finances.
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Mum pays off £16k debt using 8 simple money-saving tips
Single mother Jackie Annett reveals how she cleared £16,000 of debt in just two years by following eight practical strategies. Her story offers hope and actionable advice for anyone struggling with finances.
Check Your Council Tax Band to Save Thousands
Martin Lewis urges millions in England and Scotland to check their council tax band, as flawed 1991 valuations mean many are overpaying. Discover how to challenge your band and potentially claim back thousands.
Check Your Council Tax Band to Save Thousands
Martin Lewis warns hundreds of thousands of homes in England and Scotland are in the wrong council tax band, leading to massive overpayments. Learn how to check and challenge your band.
Martin Lewis: Win a £6,000 Council Tax Refund
Martin Lewis reveals how thousands may be overpaying council tax. Follow his two-step check to challenge your band and potentially claim a backdated refund, just like one viewer who got £6,000 back.
How to check your council tax band and claim a refund
Martin Lewis explains a two-step check to see if you're in the wrong council tax band. One viewer secured a £6,000 refund. Learn how to challenge your band safely.
Luxury Dorset beach huts hit with 50% council tax rise
Owners of exclusive Dorset beach huts face a 50% council tax increase after the local authority reclassifies them as second homes. The move aims to raise £211k for local services.
Luxury Dorset Beach Huts Hit With 50% Council Tax Rise
Owners of exclusive Dorset beach huts face a 50% council tax increase as the local authority reclassifies them as second homes. The move aims to raise £211,000 amid a financial crisis.
UK Credit Card Debt Jumps 12.1% Amid Cost of Living Strain
UK credit card borrowing hits £1bn as households struggle with high living costs. Debt charity StepChange warns of a dangerous spiral. Read the full analysis.
Designer Tabitha Webb's Company Goes Bust Owing £700k
Fashion label Tabitha Designs Ltd, worn by the Princess of Wales, enters liquidation with over £700,000 in debts, including £50,000 owed to HMRC. Read the full story of the firm's collapse.
Strategies for paying off student loans quickly
Discover how three graduates managed to pay off their student loans in under a decade. Their unique strategies offer valuable insights for UK borrowers tackling education debt.
Venezuela's $150bn debt crisis in focus after US action
The capture of Nicolas Maduro spotlights Venezuela's $150bn sovereign debt default. We analyse the creditors, restructuring hurdles, and grim economic backdrop. Discover the complex road ahead.
Venezuela's $150bn Debt Crisis Post-Maduro
With Maduro captured, Venezuela's $150bn sovereign debt default comes into sharp focus. We analyse the creditors, restructuring hurdles, and grim economic backdrop. Read the full analysis.
Mum clears £16k debt in two years with simple tips
A single mother reveals how she paid off £16,000 of debt in just two years using straightforward budgeting and lifestyle changes. Her story offers hope and practical advice for anyone struggling financially.
Mum pays off £16k debt using simple budgeting tips
A single mother reveals how she cleared £16,000 of debt in just two years through straightforward budgeting and lifestyle changes. Her story offers hope and practical advice for anyone struggling with finances.
Full list of who can get free or discounted Council Tax
Thousands of UK households could be eligible for a 100% discount on their council tax bill. Find out if you qualify for a full exemption or a reduction based on your circumstances.
Clearing Student Debt: Three Success Stories
Discover how three graduates in the US paid off student loans in under ten years. Learn their strategies for debt freedom, from refinancing to side hustles.
Councils called 'Christmas Grinches' over decoration cuts
Councils in Australia face backlash for slashing Christmas decoration budgets, with critics labelling them 'Grinches' for prioritising red tape over festive spirit. Discover the full story.
How to clear debt in 2026: Expert's essential tips
Financial expert Vicky Parry reveals actionable strategies to tackle credit card and overdraft debt. Learn about balance transfers, consolidation loans, and smart budgeting to achieve a debt-free 2026.
Investors profit billions from countries in debt distress
Exclusive analysis reveals how funds like BlackRock and JP Morgan are poised to make huge profits from loans to struggling nations, as debt crises deepen. Calls grow for UK-led reform.
Reform's Kent Council Budget Gap Hits £60m
Kent County Council, run by Reform UK, faces a £60 million budget shortfall next year even with a maximum council tax rise. Leaked documents reveal spending pressures and fears of severe service cuts.
Young Senator's Student Debt Cut Sparks Backlash
Australia's youngest senator, on a salary of nearly £125,000, faces criticism for celebrating a 20% student debt cut. Critics call the policy unfair, benefiting high earners most.
Swindon Council pays £138k after own vans clamped
Swindon Borough Council has paid £138,000 in fines after its own highway maintenance vans were clamped outside its offices. Deputy leader calls it 'not our finest hour'. Read the full story.
Gen Z Debt: 27% Default, Risking Mortgages
Over a quarter of UK Gen Z have defaulted on debt. Learn what a default means, its serious consequences for your credit file, and how to avoid one to protect your financial future.
Council Tax to Rise 5%: How to Cut Costs
Millions face a 5% council tax hike next year, adding £114 to typical bills. Discover actionable ways to reduce your payments and challenge your band.
Women hit harder by public debt in Scotland
New research reveals women in Scotland are disproportionately driven into poverty by public debt collection. A wake-up call for policymakers to reform harsh recovery methods.
Reform UK Council Paints School Lines at Closed Site
Kent County Council admits error after painting 'School Keep Clear' markings outside school closed for nine years. Local councillor calls situation 'a farce' as party claims wider savings.
Millions Could Claim Council Tax Refunds - Check Now
Shocking investigation reveals millions of British households may have overpaid council tax and could be entitled to refunds worth thousands. Find out if you're affected and how to claim.
Bank of England Warns of Growing Consumer Debt Crisis
Exclusive analysis reveals millions of Britons are struggling with bills and loan repayments as the Bank of England sounds alarm over growing consumer debt crisis.
Illinois wipes out $1bn medical debt for 300,000 residents
Governor JB Pritzker announces revolutionary $10 million medical debt relief programme, set to eliminate bills for nearly 300,000 Illinois residents in one of America's most ambitious healthcare reforms.
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