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Stark survey results showing some creditors and debt collectors continue to add charges despite knowing those repaying are in financial difficulty have sparked renewed calls for a 'breathing space' scheme for people struggling with debt.

MPs are likely to debate the Government's retrospective hike in the cost of loans for more than two million students after a petition quoting MoneySavingExpert on the subject collected more than 100,000 signatures.

The competition watchdog's set out plans to cap fees for busting your overdraft limit. This should help, but don't wait. Overdrafts are a debt like any other - the key is to cut the rate, repay faster and avoid any penalties.

MoneySavingExpert.com has appointed Jason Mills, current head of digital at ITV News and former editor of News at Ten, to be its new Editor-in-Chief, leading the 32-strong editorial and campaigning team. Jason will take up the role on Monday 4 July.

MoneySavingExpert.com is warning people across the UK that we are in no way associated with energy cold-callers representing a company called Money Expert.

MoneySavingExpert.com is warning that we're not Money-Saver.net – following reports that money has unexpectedly been debited from the accounts of some people.

A Halifax and Bank of Scotland (HBOS) online security flaw meant balances and transactions were left exposed for others to view – which could have led to a privacy breach for millions, or worse, a risk of fraud .

Payday loan ads could be banned from being shown on kids' TV – something which MoneySavingExpert.com has campaigned for – as the broadcasting watchdog has this week launched a consultation on the issue.