MoneySavingExpert News StepChange Council tax debt struggles soar after benefit changeThe number of people struggling to pay their council tax in England soared last year, according to debt charity StepChange.13 March 2014 Payday loans: Borrowers in crisis up 82%, debt charity saysThe number of people experiencing problems with payday loans soared last year, according to leading debt charity StepChange.27 February 2014 'Bullying' bank ordered to pay up for harassing customer: Know your rightsBank of Scotland has been ordered to compensate a customer for harassment after it made an astonishing 547 calls to recover a debt. 2 July 2013 'Social life' payday loan text ads bannedText messages promoting a payday lender have been banned for suggesting loans are suitable for funding a social life.19 June 2013 Payday loan crisis calls double as Kerry Katona Cash Lady TV ad banned8 May 2013 Four million tempted by payday loans, survey saysAbout four million people in the UK are considering taking out a payday loan as they come under pressure from Christmas costs, research suggests.5 December 2012 Consumer Credit Counselling Service becomes StepChangeDebt charity the Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) has changed its name to StepChange Debt Charity. 12 November 2012 12 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us