CCCS

Debt charity the Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) has changed its name to StepChange Debt Charity.

MoneySavingExpert.com creator Martin Lewis has defended our guide to mental health and debt after the debt collectors' trade body accused it of feeding "prejudice".

The "bleak" financial situation faced by the younger generation was laid bare today, as official figures showed that more people aged 25 to 34 are turning to a type of insolvency known as a debt relief order (DRO) than any other age group.

Young Britons are being saddled with debt but are unlikely to build up assets in the same way as previous generations, a report commissioned by debt advice charity the Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) found today.

A Labour MP is spearheading a campaign to force fee-charging debt management firms to clearly state free help is available.

People suffering from mental health problems are almost five times as likely to have severe debts compared to everyone else.

Consumers could soon struggle to find free debt advice.

Consumers have been warned not to be duped by firms that claim they can write off a loan or credit card debt.

Charities have welcomed new advertising codes that will stop fee-charging debt firms describing their service as free.

A debt charity today said it's seen a sharp increase in the number of people seeking help online.