
“No-one should lose their home as a result of the coronavirus epidemic”
On Thursday (23rd September) the BBC reported the story of a couple facing eviction after falling into debt and rent arrears as a result of the covid pandemic. Now that the ban on evictions has ended, Marshall and Joanne – who fell through the net of support during the pandemic – have been served withContinue reading ““No-one should lose their home as a result of the coronavirus epidemic””

Wave of debt and uncertainty set to hit Universal Credit claimants after planned cut
Data released this week by Citizens Advice paints a distressing picture for levels of household debt in the UK if the proposed cut to Universal Credit goes ahead at the end of September. Universal Credit has been uprated by £20 per week during the pandemic, to help families relying on the benefit make ends meet.Continue reading “Wave of debt and uncertainty set to hit Universal Credit claimants after planned cut”

Reset the Debt in Parliament
This blog is written by Paul Morrison of the Joint Public Issues Team. Well over a thousand supporters of the Reset the Debt campaign wrote to their MPs to ask them to attend the debate on household debt in Parliament on 8 May. Thank you! The debate attracted a range of MPs from across theContinue reading “Reset the Debt in Parliament”

Prayer for MPs
On Thursday 8 July, MPs will come together to debate and discuss solutions and issues around household debt incurred as a result of Covid-19. Before the debate, we’re praying for our MPs and those who are weighed down by debt today. Loving God,We thank you for the abundance of your creation. We celebrate that youContinue reading “Prayer for MPs”
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