National Debtline

Rising rents have prompted a record 12,000 tenants who are struggling with arrears to contact a debt advice charity this year.

Prime Minister David Cameron has been urged to sort out the energy market, as suppliers pile misery on households with winter price hikes.

Vulnerable people in England and Wales could get better protection from bailiffs after the Government revealed plans to change the way they are regulated. However, critics say the measures don't go far enough and could even cost debtors more.

The number of people running up debts with their energy supplier has nearly tripled during the past four years, a charity warns.

Opposition MPs have voiced their rage at government cuts that would see many consumers struggle to get free debt advice.

The Government is considering regulating debt management companies to ensure that both consumers and creditors are being treated fairly.

Natwest is under investigation by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over concerns its advertisements incorrectly claim it offers impartial financial advice.

Housing charities have launched a campaign to protect tenants thrown out of their homes with little warning because their landlord hasn’t paid the mortgage.