MoneyBrink Editorial Team
Editorial team
The MoneyBrink Editorial Team researches, writes and reviews every guide on this site. We work from official UK sources such as GOV.UK, the Financial Conduct Authority, MoneyHelper and the Money and Pensions Service, explain things in plain English, and update articles when the rules change. We do not sell financial products and we do not give personal advice.
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Guides by MoneyBrink Editorial Team
Water Bill Debt: What the Company Can Do and Help Available
Behind on your water bill? Learn what water companies can and cannot do, and the help available including WaterSure and social tariffs.
7 min readRead Debt CollectionSubject Access Request to a Debt Collector: How to Send One
Learn how to ask a debt collector for all the personal data it holds on you, the one-month deadline and what to do if they ignore you.
7 min readRead Debt CollectionUnpaid Magistrates' Court Fine: What Happens and What to Do
Fallen behind on a court fine? Learn what the fines officer, bailiffs and the court can do, and how to ask for lower payments.
8 min readRead Debt CollectionPrivate Parking Charge Debt Recovery Letter: Your Rights
Got a debt recovery letter for a parking charge? Learn who is liable, how to appeal, what the £70 add-on is and what happens in court.
8 min readRead Debt CollectionThird Party Debt Order: Frozen Bank Account and What to Do
Bank account frozen by a court order? Learn how a third party debt order works, how to get hardship payments and how to object.
8 min readRead Debt CollectionCabot Debt Letter: Who They Are and What to Do
Got a letter from Cabot Credit Management? Find out what it means, how to check who owns the debt and what to ask for before you pay.
7 min readRead Debt CollectionLowell Debt Letter: Who They Are and How to Respond
Received a letter from Lowell? Learn what a debt purchaser can ask for, how to check the debt and firm, and what to do before you pay.
7 min readRead Debt CollectionPRA Group UK Debt Letter: Who They Are and What to Do
Got a letter from PRA Group UK? Learn who they are, how to check the debt and the firm, and your rights before you pay.
7 min readRead Debt CollectionDebt Letter From a Solicitor: How to Check It and What to Do
Got a debt letter from a solicitor? Learn how to check the firm on the SRA register, what the letter means and how to reply in time.
7 min readRead Debt CollectionCharging Order on Your Home: Interim Orders, Objections and Sale
Received an interim charging order? Understand the 28-day deadline, how to object and whether a creditor can force the sale of your home.
7 min readRead Debt CollectionAttachment of Earnings Order: How Wage Deductions for Debt Work
Facing an attachment of earnings order? Learn who can apply, how much can be taken, how to complete the court form and how to challenge it.
7 min readRead Debt CollectionStatutory Demand: What It Means and What to Do in 21 Days
Received a statutory demand? Learn the 21-day and 18-day deadlines, the £5,000 rule and your options before bankruptcy is threatened.
8 min readRead Debt CollectionHow to Deal with Bailiffs: Your Rights and Their Limits (2026)
Learn what bailiffs can and cannot do in England and Wales, the 14-day notice rule, current fees and how to respond.
8 min readRead Debt CollectionPO Box 300 Northampton NN1 2TX: Court Letter or Scam? What to Do
Got a letter from PO Box 300 Northampton NN1 2TX? Learn what it could be, how to check it, your response deadline and your options before a CCJ.
9 min readRead Debt CollectionPO Box 1365 Warrington: Who Sent This Debt Letter and What to Do
Got a letter from PO Box 1365 Warrington? Learn how to check who really sent it, whether the debt is genuine and what to do before you pay.
6 min readRead Debt CollectionHow to Request a Copy of Your Credit Agreement (UK, Consumer Credit Act)
Ask for a copy of your credit agreement under the Consumer Credit Act: the £1 fee, the 12-working-day deadline and what happens if they don't reply.
8 min readRead Debt CollectionI Don't Recognise This Debt: What to Do If a Collector Contacts You (UK)
Don't recognise a debt a collector is chasing? Learn how to dispute it, what proof to ask for and how to check for fraud or a scam.
8 min readRead Debt CollectionDebt Collector Won't Stop Calling: Your Rights and How to Stop Harassment (UK)
Debt collector won't stop calling? Learn what counts as harassment in the UK, how to change how they contact you, and how to complain.
8 min readRead Debt CollectionDebt Letters for Someone Else at Your Address: What to Do (UK)
Getting debt collection letters for someone who does not live with you? Learn how to return them, stop them coming and protect your own credit.
6 min readRead Debt CollectionNotice of Enforcement: Bailiff Letter, Your Rights and Fees (UK, 2026)
Got a notice of enforcement from a bailiff? Learn the new 14-day notice rule, the fees at each stage and what to do before they visit.
8 min readRead Debt CollectionNotice of Assignment: Your Debt Has Been Sold, What to Do (UK)
Received a notice of assignment? Learn what it means when your debt is sold, whether you have to pay, and how to check the new owner is genuine.
7 min readRead Debt CollectionDefault Notice for Debt: What It Means and How to Respond (UK)
Received a default notice? Find out what it means, the 14-day rule for credit agreements, how to put things right and what happens if you do not.
7 min readRead Debt CollectionFinal Demand Letter for Debt: What Happens Next in the UK
Got a final demand letter for a debt? Learn what it means, how it differs from a default notice, how long you have and how to respond before it escalates.
7 min readRead Debt CollectionStatute-Barred Debt: The Six-Year Rule and UK Time Limits
Is your debt too old to be enforced? Learn the UK time limits, what restarts the clock, how it differs from your credit file and what to do before replying.
9 min readRead Debt CollectionLetter Before Action for Debt: What It Means and What to Do
Received a letter before action for a debt? Learn what it means, how long you have to respond, how to check it and your options before court.
7 min readRead Debt CollectionPO Box 8743 Bellshill: Who Sent This Debt Letter and What to Do Next
Got a letter from PO Box 8743, Bellshill? Learn how to check who sent it, whether the debt is genuine and what your UK rights are before you pay.
8 min readRead Debt CollectionIs This Debt Collection Letter a Scam? How to Check (UK)
Not sure if a debt collection letter is genuine? Learn the warning signs, how to check the company on the FCA register and what to do before you pay.
7 min readRead Debt AdvicePayday Loan Debt Help: Your Rights and Options
Struggling with payday loan debt? Learn the FCA price cap, what lenders should do, how to cancel a continuous payment authority and where to get free help.
6 min readRead Debt AdviceGambling Debt Help: Free Support and First Steps
Gambling debt help in the UK: free 24-hour support, how to block gambling, free debt advice and practical steps to get your finances under control.
6 min readRead Debt AdviceDebts When Someone Dies: Who Has to Pay?
What happens to debts when someone dies: the estate pays first, relatives are usually not liable, but joint debts and shared home bills can be different.
7 min readRead Debt AdviceJoint Debts and Your Partner: Who Is Responsible?
Are you responsible for your partner's debts? How joint debts work, what happens after a split and how credit files are linked, with where to get free advice.
7 min readRead Debt AdviceDebt Advice in Wales: Free Help and Your Options
Free debt advice in Wales, how Breathing Space and Debt Relief Orders apply, council tax arrears help and who to call for support.
6 min readRead Debt AdviceBusiness Debtline: Free Debt Help for Small Firms and Sole Traders
What Business Debtline is, who it helps, its phone and webchat hours, the online budget tool and what to expect when you contact the service.
6 min readRead Debt AdviceDebt Advice for the Self-Employed: Where to Get Help
Free debt advice for sole traders and the self-employed: where to call, how business and personal debts differ, tax debts and your solutions.
7 min readRead Debt AdviceFree vs Paid Debt Advice: How to Tell the Difference
How to tell free debt advice from paid debt companies, the FCA warning signs to watch for, questions to ask any firm and how to check one is authorised.
7 min readRead Debt AdviceFree Debt Advice Charities Compared: StepChange, National Debtline and More
StepChange, National Debtline, Citizens Advice and PayPlan compared: how each works, opening hours, who they cover and how to pick the right one.
7 min readRead Debt AdviceDebt Helplines in the UK: Free Numbers and Opening Hours
Free debt helpline numbers for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, with opening hours, what each service offers and how to choose.
6 min readRead Budgeting & SavingHow to Make a Budget: A Simple Guide for UK Households
Learn how to make a monthly budget that works: list your income, track spending, set priorities and stick to a plan, with practical tips for UK households.
9 min readRead Mortgages & PropertyHow to Remortgage: A Step-by-Step UK Guide
How remortgaging works in the UK: when to do it, how much it saves, fees, early repayment charges, product transfers and the steps from start to finish.
9 min readRead Debt AdviceHow to Pay Off Debt Faster: Proven Strategies
Practical strategies to clear debt sooner and pay less interest, from the avalanche and snowball methods to balance transfers, extra payments and budgeting.
9 min readRead Credit Scores & CardsBalance Transfer Credit Cards Explained
How balance transfer cards work in the UK: 0% periods, transfer fees, eligibility, risks and how to use one to pay down card debt without making things worse.
9 min readRead Credit Scores & CardsHow Credit Cards Work in the UK
How UK credit cards work: interest, APR, minimum payments, interest-free periods, fees, Section 75 protection and how to use a card without getting into debt.
10 min readRead Budgeting & SavingHow to Build an Emergency Fund in the UK
Why you need an emergency fund, how much to save, where to keep it and how to build one even on a tight budget, with practical steps for UK savers.
8 min readRead Budgeting & SavingHow to Save Money Each Month: A Practical UK Guide
A practical UK guide to saving money every month: set goals, automate savings, choose an account and make use of the Personal Savings Allowance and ISAs.
9 min readRead Credit Scores & CardsPersonal Loans Explained: What to Know Before Borrowing
How UK personal loans work: APR, fixed repayments, secured versus unsecured, early repayment charges, eligibility checks and how to borrow safely.
9 min readRead Budgeting & SavingThe 50/30/20 Budget Rule Explained for UK Households
How the 50/30/20 budget rule works, how to apply it to UK take-home pay, worked examples, its limits on a tight budget and how to adapt it.
8 min readRead Mortgages & PropertyThe Costs of Buying a Home in the UK
A checklist of the costs of buying a home in the UK: deposit, stamp duty, legal fees, surveys, mortgage fees, moving costs and ongoing running costs.
9 min readRead Mortgages & PropertyFirst-Time Buyer Schemes in the UK Explained
An overview of UK first-time buyer help: Lifetime ISA, shared ownership, mortgage guarantees, stamp duty relief and schemes in each nation.
9 min readRead Mortgages & PropertyFixed vs Tracker Mortgages: Which Is Right for You?
Fixed, tracker, discount and variable mortgages compared: how each works, the risks and rewards, early repayment charges and how to choose a deal in the UK.
9 min readRead Mortgages & PropertyHow Mortgages Work in the UK: A Beginner's Guide
How UK mortgages work: deposits, loan-to-value, repayment versus interest-only, fixed and variable rates, affordability checks and the steps to getting one.
10 min readRead Mortgages & PropertyHow Much Deposit Do You Need to Buy a Home?
How much deposit you need to buy a home in the UK, how deposit size affects mortgage rates, ways to save, and schemes that may help first-time buyers.
8 min readRead Pensions & InvestingHow Much Should You Save for Retirement in the UK?
How to estimate how much you need for retirement in the UK: spending, the State Pension, rules of thumb, the pension pot maths and ways to close a gap.
10 min readRead InsuranceIncome Protection vs Critical Illness Cover Explained
Income protection and critical illness cover compared: how each pays out, deferred periods, exclusions, state support and how to decide what you need in the UK.
10 min readRead Pensions & InvestingInvesting for Beginners: A Plain-English UK Guide
Investing for beginners in the UK: risk and return, funds and shares, diversification, charges, tax wrappers, how to start and the mistakes and scams to avoid.
11 min readRead Pensions & InvestingISAs Explained: Cash, Stocks and Shares, and Lifetime ISAs
How ISAs work in the UK: cash, stocks and shares, Lifetime and Innovative Finance ISAs, the annual allowance, transfers, rules for children and how to choose.
10 min readRead FormalMissed IVA Payments: What to Do Next
Struggling to keep up IVA payments? Learn what happens if you miss one, how a failure notice works, and the options for a payment break or variation.
8 min readRead Debt AdviceCredit Card Debt Help: How to Get Back in Control
Struggling with credit card debt in the UK? Practical steps to cut the cost, talk to your card provider, use balance transfers wisely and get free help.
10 min readRead Debt AdviceDebt and Redundancy: What to Do If You Lose Your Job
Lost your job and worried about bills and debts? Steps to protect your home, claim support, contact creditors and avoid new borrowing after redundancy.
9 min readRead Debt AdviceHow to Get Out of Debt: A Step-by-Step Plan
A practical 12-month plan to get out of debt in the UK: list what you owe, budget, prioritise, pick a payoff method, cut costs and know when to get help.
11 min readRead Debt CollectionCounty Court Judgments (CCJs) Explained
What a County Court Judgment is, how to respond to a claim, how to pay or set one aside, how long a CCJ stays on your record and how it affects credit.
9 min readRead Debt AdviceCouncil Tax Arrears: What to Do and Where to Get Help
Behind on council tax? Learn how councils recover arrears in England and Wales, what a liability order means, and the help and discounts available.
8 min readRead Debt AdvicePriority and Non-Priority Debts Explained
Learn which UK debts are priority debts, such as rent, council tax and energy bills, which are non-priority, and why the difference matters.
8 min readRead Credit Scores & CardsHow Credit Scores Work in the UK
How UK credit scores work: what the credit reference agencies record, what affects your score, why scores differ between agencies and what lenders actually see.
9 min readRead Credit Scores & CardsHow to Check Your Credit Report for Free in the UK
How to check your credit report for free with Experian, Equifax and TransUnion, what to look for, what a statutory report is and how to spot signs of fraud.
8 min readRead Credit Scores & CardsHow to Correct Errors on Your Credit Report
How to dispute and correct mistakes on your UK credit report: contact the lender and agency, add a notice of correction and escalate to the ombudsman.
8 min readRead Budgeting & SavingHow to Cut Your Household Bills in the UK
Practical ways to reduce energy, broadband, mobile, insurance, water and food costs in the UK, plus how to check you are getting all the help you can.
9 min readRead Credit Scores & CardsHow to Improve Your Credit Score in the UK
Practical steps to improve your credit score in the UK: pay on time, check your reports, register to vote, keep balances low and avoid credit repair scams.
9 min readRead Budgeting & SavingHow to Stop Overspending: Practical Steps That Work
Why we overspend and what to do about it: track spending, spot triggers, use cooling-off rules, control cards and subscriptions, and get help if debt builds.
8 min readRead Credit Scores & CardsOverdrafts Explained: Costs, Rules and Alternatives
How UK overdrafts work: arranged and unarranged, how interest is charged, the effect on credit files, the risks and cheaper alternatives to borrowing.
8 min readRead InsuranceCar Insurance Explained: Types of Cover and Costs
UK car insurance explained: third party, third party fire and theft, comprehensive, no-claims discount, excess, what affects the price and how to compare.
10 min readRead InsuranceHome Insurance Explained: Buildings and Contents Cover
How UK home insurance works: buildings versus contents cover, rebuild cost, excess, common exclusions, Flood Re, how to compare policies and how to claim.
10 min readRead InsuranceHow to Make an Insurance Claim and What to Do If It Is Rejected
Step-by-step guide to making an insurance claim in the UK, what evidence to gather, what insurers must do, and how to complain to the Financial Ombudsman.
9 min readRead Pensions & InvestingHow to Spot a Pension Scam and Protect Your Savings
Warning signs of pension scams in the UK, how fraudsters operate, the checks to make with the FCA, what to do if you have been targeted and where to report it.
9 min readRead InsuranceLife Insurance Explained: Types, Costs and Who Needs It
What life insurance is, term versus whole of life, level and decreasing cover, how much you may need, what affects the price and trusts, in plain English.
10 min readRead Mortgages & PropertyMortgage Arrears: What to Do If You Fall Behind
Behind on your mortgage? Your rights, how lenders must treat you, the options available, repossession and the free help you can get in the UK.
10 min readRead Pensions & InvestingPersonal Pensions and SIPPs Explained
How personal pensions and SIPPs work in the UK: tax relief, charges, investment choice, accessing your money, annuity versus drawdown and self-employed saving.
10 min readRead Pensions & InvestingThe UK State Pension Explained
How the UK State Pension works: eligibility, qualifying years, State Pension age, how to check your forecast, deferring, and filling gaps in your record.
9 min readRead InsuranceTravel Insurance Explained: What to Cover and Check
What UK travel insurance covers, single trip versus annual, medical cover, GHIC and EHIC, declaring health conditions, exclusions and how to claim abroad.
9 min readRead Pensions & InvestingWorkplace Pensions Explained: Auto-Enrolment and More
How workplace pensions work in the UK: auto-enrolment, contributions, tax relief, defined contribution and defined benefit schemes and opting out.
10 min readRead FormalCredit Cards and Loans After an IVA
Can you get a credit card, loan or mortgage during or after an IVA? What lenders look at, how long to wait and how to rebuild credit safely in the UK.
8 min readRead FormalHow to Choose an IVA Provider Safely
How to pick an IVA provider in the UK without getting burned: checking licences, comparing fees, spotting red flags and avoiding cold-call pressure.
8 min readRead FormalIVA and CCJs: Can an IVA Deal with a CCJ?
Can you include a county court judgment (CCJ) in an IVA? What happens to enforcement, charging orders and your credit file when you have both.
7 min readRead FormalIVA and Council Tax Arrears: How They Work
Can council tax arrears be included in an IVA? How liability orders, bailiffs and your current bill are treated, and what to do if you owe the council.
7 min readRead FormalIVA and Your Credit Score: What to Expect
How an IVA affects your credit file and score in the UK, how long it stays on your record, and the steps that help you rebuild afterwards.
8 min readRead FormalIVA and Universal Credit: What You Need to Know
Can you get an IVA if you claim Universal Credit or other benefits? How benefit income is treated, why it often limits an IVA, and the alternatives.
7 min readRead FormalHow Much Does an IVA Cost? Fees Explained
What an IVA really costs in the UK: set-up fees, ongoing handling fees, how fees are taken from your payments and the questions to ask before you sign.
8 min readRead FormalIVA Eligibility: Who Can Get an IVA?
Who qualifies for an IVA in the UK? Learn the typical criteria, including minimum debt, regular income, number of creditors and where you live.
8 min readRead FormalIVA for Homeowners: Will You Lose Your Home?
Can homeowners get an IVA without losing their home? Learn how equity is treated, what an equity release review means and how mortgage payments work.
8 min readRead FormalIVA for the Self-Employed: How It Works
Can a self-employed person or sole trader get an IVA? How payments are worked out, what happens to business debts and what to ask before you start.
8 min readRead FormalIVA Pros and Cons: Is an IVA Right for You?
The honest advantages and disadvantages of an IVA in the UK, including debt write-off, fees, credit impact and what happens if you miss payments.
9 min readRead FormalIVA vs DMP vs DRO vs Bankruptcy Compared
A side-by-side comparison of the main UK debt solutions: IVA, debt management plan, Debt Relief Order and bankruptcy, with costs, length and consequences.
10 min readRead FormalJoint IVA: Can Couples Share an IVA?
Can you have a joint IVA with your partner? How joint debts, separate IVAs and household income work, and what happens if one of you cannot pay.
7 min readRead FormalMis-Sold IVA: Signs and How to Complain
Think your IVA was mis-sold? Learn the warning signs, what you can do, how to complain to the practitioner and the regulators, and what help is free.
8 min readRead FormalWhat Happens at the End of an IVA?
What happens when your IVA finishes: the completion certificate, debt write-off, the credit file and public register, and how to move on after five years.
8 min readRead Debt AdviceBusiness Debt Help for Sole Traders and Small Firms
Where small businesses and the self-employed can get free debt advice in the UK, and the main options, from payment plans to a company voluntary arrangement.
9 min readRead Debt AdviceCitizens Advice Debt Help: What They Can Do
How Citizens Advice helps with debt in the UK: the advice and practical support available, what to bring, and when to use them alongside other services.
8 min readRead Debt AdviceDebt Advice Near Me: Local, Online and 24-Hour Help
How to find free debt advice near you in the UK: face-to-face appointments, local charities, phone and webchat, out-of-hours help and how to spot scams.
8 min readRead Debt AdviceDebt Management Company Fees: Free vs Paid
Do debt management companies charge fees? How fee-charging firms differ from free charities, what to ask, and how to avoid paying for help you can get free.
8 min readRead Debt AdviceDo You Need a Financial Adviser for Debt?
Is a financial adviser the right person to help with debt? How they differ from debt advisers, what they charge, and where to get free help instead.
8 min readRead Debt AdviceFree Debt Advice in the UK: Where to Get Help
Where to get free, confidential debt advice in the UK: the main charities and services, what they do, what to prepare and how to avoid fee-charging firms.
9 min readRead Debt AdviceLegal Aid and Free Legal Help for Debt Problems
Can you get legal aid for debt in England and Wales? When it applies, what free legal help exists for debt claims and court cases, and how to get it.
8 min readRead Debt AdviceNational Debtline: How It Works, When to Call
What National Debtline is, who runs it, what it can help with, how to get free advice by phone, webchat or online tools, and what to expect.
8 min readRead Debt AdviceStepChange Explained: What It Does and How It Works
What the debt charity StepChange offers, how its free debt advice and debt management plans work, who it suits and what to expect when you contact them.
9 min readRead Debt AdviceUrgent Debt Help: What to Do Today
Need urgent debt help in the UK? Steps to take today if you face bailiffs, court action, disconnection or eviction, and the free services to contact.
8 min readRead Debt AdviceBenefit Overpayments and DWP Debt Explained
Told you owe the DWP money? How benefit overpayments and Universal Credit advance debts are recovered, how to challenge them and what help is available.
8 min readRead Debt AdviceCan Debts Be Written Off in the UK?
When can debt be written off in the UK? The main routes, including formal solutions, creditor write-offs, unenforceable debts and what it costs you.
9 min readRead Debt AdviceCatalogue Debt and Store Cards: Getting Help
How to deal with catalogue accounts and store card debt in the UK, including high interest, buy now pay later, arrears, and how to get free help.
8 min readRead Debt AdviceDebt Help in Scotland and Northern Ireland
How debt solutions and advice differ in Scotland and Northern Ireland, including trust deeds, the Debt Arrangement Scheme, DROs and where to get free help.
9 min readRead Debt AdviceEnergy Debt Help: Gas and Electricity Arrears
Behind on gas or electricity bills? Learn your rights with your supplier, payment plans, prepayment meters, Fuel Direct and where to get free help in the UK.
8 min readRead CreditorsFull and Final Settlement Offers on Debt
How to offer a lump sum to settle a debt for less in the UK: when it works, how to word the offer, protect yourself in writing and avoid scams.
8 min readRead Debt AdviceHMRC Tax Arrears: Time to Pay Explained
Cannot pay your tax bill? How HMRC Time to Pay arrangements work in the UK, who can apply, what interest and penalties apply, and what to do first.
8 min readRead InformalMissed a Debt Management Plan Payment?
What happens if you miss a debt management plan payment, how creditors may react, and the steps to get back on track or change your plan in the UK.
8 min readRead Debt AdviceShould You Take a Loan to Pay Off Debt?
Is a debt consolidation loan a good idea? The risks of borrowing to repay debt, secured vs unsecured loans, costs to check and safer alternatives.
9 min readRead Debt AdviceStudent Loan Debt Help: What If You Can't Repay?
How UK student loan repayments work, what happens if your income is low or you stop working, and where to get advice on student debt and private loans.
9 min readRead Debt AdviceHow to Deal with Debt: A Practical Starting Guide
A calm, step-by-step guide to facing debt problems in the UK — from taking stock of what you owe to finding the right help.
8 min readRead Budgeting & SavingHow to Make a Debt Budget: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to build a simple, realistic budget that helps you understand what you can afford to pay towards your debts each month.
7 min readRead Debt AdviceWhat to Do If You Cannot Pay Your Debts
Practical steps to take if you have no money to pay your debts — from prioritising essential bills to seeking free advice and formal solutions.
6 min readRead CreditorsHow to Deal with Creditors: Communication and Negotiation
Practical advice on communicating with creditors, negotiating affordable repayments, and understanding your rights when dealing with the companies you owe.
7 min readRead Debt CollectionDebt Collection in the UK: What You Need to Know
Understand how debt collection works in the UK, what debt collectors can and cannot do, and how to protect yourself if you are being chased for a debt.
8 min readRead InformalDebt Management Plan (DMP)
A Debt Management Plan is an informal arrangement to repay unsecured debts at a monthly rate you can afford. Learn how DMPs work, who they suit and what to consider.
7 min readRead FormalIndividual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA)
An IVA is a legally binding agreement to repay a portion of your debts over a fixed period. Understand how IVAs work, eligibility, costs and consequences.
9 min readRead FormalBankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a legal process that writes off most debts when you cannot repay them. Understand how bankruptcy works in the UK, the consequences and alternatives.
8 min readRead FormalDebt Relief Order (DRO)
A Debt Relief Order is a formal solution for people with low income, low debt and few assets. Learn how DROs work, eligibility criteria and what happens to your debts.
7 min readRead FormalAdministration Order
An Administration Order is a court-based arrangement for people with multiple debts and a county court judgment. Learn how it works, eligibility and alternatives.
6 min readRead Legal ProtectionBreathing Space (Debt Respite Scheme)
Breathing Space is a government scheme giving you legal protection from creditor action for up to 60 days while you get debt advice. Learn how it works and who qualifies.
5 min readRead InformalDebt Consolidation
Debt consolidation combines multiple debts into a single loan or payment. Understand the pros and cons, when it makes sense and when to avoid it.
6 min readRead