Tackling financial exclusion
The social landlords stepping in to help computer-illiterate residents Universal credit will hugely increase demand for digital access – so housing associations have started doing more for tenants without the internet
Should councils stop paying benefits in cash? Issuing prepaid cards that can be monitored online may make life easier for councils and residents, but concerns remain over control, choice and privacy
Financial exclusion in the Welsh valleys, 13 miles from the nearest bank In the Dulais Valley we support benefit claimants who are getting into debt because of confusing welfare reforms
How to help residents trapped by financial exclusion – livechat Join us on Tuesday 26 April 11:30 – 13:00 BST, to discuss how professionals in councils, charities and housing can promote financial inclusion
The vital role of credit unions in providing access to low-cost finance With millions of Britons excluded from mainstream finance, credit unions can help. So what can be done to support the sector?
Debt is dealt with better in Scotland - we need the same for England and Wales Wilf Stevenson Vulnerable people in debt throughout the UK need the support, protection and room to breathe that’s offered north of the border
How we're helping domestic abuse survivors find financial freedom Taking control of their own finances can be daunting for women escaping domestic violence. An east London project helps them become independent
Compromised and under pressure: social housing in the wake of universal credit Welfare reform has spurred record levels of debt among tenants, with 25% of council tenants on universal credit facing legal action in some areas
The big danger today is people don't realise they have a debt problem Joanna Elson People are less likely to seek help if they fall behind on household bills, but this has become a bigger issue than loans, overdrafts and credit cards
The way insurers lock out people with court convictions is bizarre Christopher Stacey Mainstream home and car insurers have a blanket ban on people with unspent convictions – these kinds of policies are unfair and sometimes illegal
What if the computer says no because you are a disabled consumer? Martin Coppack Half a million people believe they have been denied insurance because of a disability. Businesses could prosper if they tried to understand unique needs
The five biggest financial pressures social housing tenants face Our financial inclusion team at a Wakefield housing association received 1,300 referrals last year for debt, benefit cuts and more. We share tips on how to help
'I thought I was going to prison, I owed the council that much money' Victims of public sector debt collectors explain the impact of bailiffs, inflexible demands and unaffordable payments on their mental health
It will hurt like hell if Newcastle's Citizens Advice bureau shuts down Mary O'Hara Advice services are crucial in the north east – the region worst hit by austerity – yet a major city branch faces closure due to council cuts
Credit unions: turning goodwill into action: panel debate Our panel debate on Wednesday 2 March 2016 will discuss the best way to provide more inclusive access to low-cost borrowing
The high-wire act of Christmas on the poverty line For people on a very tight budget, Christmas can tip family finances into crisis. Luckily, some housing associations provide budgeting advice
How I helped a man with a degenerative spinal disease beat the bedroom tax Sanela Cox He was charged for living in a home adapted to his disability with a spare room for his daughter. I stepped in when his rent arrears reached £1,000
Young people learning to avoid eviction: 'I thought rent wasn't a priority' Living alone can be extremely daunting for young vulnerable people. A new course teaches them how to cope with tenancy, debt and isolation
Universal credit is undermining even the Tory ambition to make work pay Emily Thornberry
Universal credit could prove an uphill struggle for low income families
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