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Director of External Affairs & Partnerships at @Money_Advice, which runs @natdebtline & @biz_debtline. My views when not borrowed.

Joined December 2013
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New research from @Money_Advice on energy debt makes for worrying reading The average amount owed in energy arrears has risen by £419 to £1541. Targeted support is needed for the people who have faced difficulty paying energy bills and have fallen behind on their payments.
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Inflation levels have remained at 2%, but an estimated 11.4 million people are in seeing their financial situation worsen – our response to the latest @ONS inflation figures. ➡️moneyadvicetrust.org/latest-…
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Our latest @Money_Advice report sets out how inflation impacts our clients. And it's grim, esp for renters and single-adult hhs: more face deficit budgets, w a 21% increase in av value of rent and energy arrears since last yr. But a new govt presents a new chance for change....
Our new report explores the impact of high costs on the people we help at @natdebtline and @biz_debtline and action needed from the new Government to help people experiencing problem debt. #BrokenBudgets ➡️moneyadvicetrust.org/wp-cont…
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Great read! It's important that this govt act on tackling debt and growth in tandem. We've seen debt fueled growth in the past - and while that might boost growth figures, it's not in anyone's interests long term.
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Dennis Hussey from our @natdebtline on @BBCRadio4 #YouAndYours talking about Debt Relief Orders and the changes that have come into improve access for people with low incomes and unmanageable debts. 📻Listen from 1 minute in. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0020q…
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Latest figures from @Ofgem show energy arrears have broken record levels again – a Help to Repay scheme is urgently needed to help people dealing with unaffordable arrears. Read our full response 👇 moneyadvicetrust.org/latest-…
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🧵1/2 Debt Relief Orders can provide a lifeline to people with unmanageable debts, and further changes to eligibility rules tomorrow will give more people access to them⬇️
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We’re delighted to have won Debt Advice Provider of the Year at this year's @Credit_Strategy #CreditAwards, fantastic recognition for everyone @natdebtline, @Biz_Debtline, #Wiseradviser and all our teams across the charity moneyadvicetrust.org/latest-…
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Our response to the latest @luhc figures showing council tax arrears levels have reached £6bn in England. ➡️moneyadvicetrust.org/latest-…
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“We know that deductions cause significant hardship” – our Acting Deputy Chief Exec @JaneTuls at @CommonsWorkPen session on the impact of deductions from benefits on callers to @natdebtline and @Biz_Debtline.
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After 17 years at the @Money_Advice Trust, @JoannaElson will be stepping down in September to join @IndependentAge as chief executive. Read more, including from our incoming Chair of Trustees Christine Farnish CBE 👇 moneyadvicetrust.org/latest-…
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💡In case you missed it – our director of external affairs @JaneTuls discusses our findings on the impact of the high cost of living on callers to @natdebtline and @Biz_Debtline in the latest blog post for #ThoughtsAtTheTrust 👉moneyadvicetrust.org/blog/co…
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Since March 2022, we've been tracking the impact of the cost of living on UK households – our latest report highlights the need for urgent support to help the millions of households struggling with arrears access safe routes out of debt. #UnderPressure 👉moneyadvicetrust.org/media/d…
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“Storm clouds building” as the @bankofengland raises interest rates to 4.25% on the back of rising inflation - our chief exec @JoannaElson on what this means for struggling households. ➡️moneyadvicetrust.org/latest-…
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Consumer protection should be at the front and centre of decisions on reform, and vital consumer rights must be retained – our response to @HMTreasury’s consultation on proposals for reforming the Consumer Credit Act. ➡️moneyadvicetrust.org/media/d…
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Certainty on energy bills, but ‘damage already done’ for many households – our chief exec @JoannaElson on the Chancellor's Spring #Budget2023 ➡️moneyadvicetrust.org/latest-…
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We’ve joined 50+ organisations and charities in supporting @MoneySavingExp call for the Government to postpone the planned rise in energy bills in April
What a week. We'd like to say a massive thank you to the 50+ organisations that have now pledged their support for @MartinSLewis' call on the Chancellor to postpone his planned energy price hikes. 🧵 📢 RT if you agree 1/5
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