Let us know if you’re struggling

Between the energy price rises, the end of furlough and the Universal Credit cut, it’s a hard time for many people. If your finances are affected, let us know.



Top staycation ideas in the UK 2022

Britain has loads of great places you can visit. From the Scottish Highlands & Islands to the Cornish coast, the UK has something for everyone. So I’ve put together a list of places. All of which have been tried and…



The price cap on energy is coming down –…

Ofgem, the energy regulator, confirmed last week that from October millions of people should see their gas and electricity bills come down. That’s because they’ve reduced the price cap on default and standard energy tariffs, from £1,126/yr down to £1,042/yr…



The furlough scheme – what’s changing…

Last updated 31st July As you probably know, the furlough scheme is staying in place until the end of October. But there will be a few changes between now and then. And with so many announcements coming out all the…



Worried about being evicted because of corona…

Last updated 12th August. If you’re a tenant and you’ve struggled to keep up to date with the rent during lockdown, you might be worried about whether your landlord might evict you. As you probably know, evictions have been banned…



Getting back on track

As lockdown has eased, it’s been great to be able to have a hug with family members, see friends, or even to go out shopping, or for a drink and a meal. Many customers have told us that they been…



Your credit score after coronavirus

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, most of us have had to cancel plans we were excited about this year. But will its lasting financial effects continue to mess with your plans in the future? If you’re planning to buy a…



Let us know if you’re affected by redun…

In our customer survey last week, more than three-quarters of you said that during lockdown you’ve been worrying about money more than usual. And 1 in 20 customers told us that they or their partner have already been made redundant…



How to lower the cost of your car

For many different reasons, over the past few months you might have had cause to put a brake on your spending. If you’re looking to cut back in certain areas, what you spend on your car might be a good…



Top 6 UK budgeting tools for 2022

You’ll know that when you start a debt solution with Financial Wellness Group, and each time you do an annual review, one of our advisers goes through your income and expenditure and puts together a budget with you. Many customers…