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Sara Williams - Campaigner against unaffordable credit & for better debt advice. Join me! (Also on Instagram, same handle)

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Greg Jackson (@g__j) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Headline... "Going green cost more than they bargained for" Facts: 1. It was a schedule 30mins wrong (poss hardware issue) 2. THE TOTAL COST DIFFERENCE WAS £1.47 and refunded immediately 3. In 3 months, total cost £100 vs £300 on std tariff 4. IT'S 6x CHEAPER THAN PETROL

Headline... "Going green cost more than they bargained for"
Facts:
1. It was a schedule 30mins wrong (poss hardware issue)
2. THE TOTAL COST DIFFERENCE WAS £1.47 and refunded immediately
3. In 3 months, total cost £100 vs £300 on std tariff
4. IT'S 6x CHEAPER THAN PETROL
Surviving Economic Abuse (@searesource) 's Twitter Profile Photo

ICYMI our very own Financial Services Manager, Lauren Garrett appeared on BBC Morning Live last week to discuss the impact of mortgage-related abuse. Watch the incredible interview here ⬇️📺 bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0j…

Faye Lipson (@faye_lipson) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Really delighted to see our story about this horrendous scam lead on BBC Morning Live with Nick Stapleton - no longer posting here and Lisa Webb - and see the bogus profile finally go down after almost a year of urging Meta. To the people behind this: we're still watching you. which.co.uk/news/article/i…

Resolution Foundation (@resfoundation) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This weekend, we heard about a change to Carer’s Allowance coming up in Wednesday’s Budget. Here’s a quick thread of what to expect, and what this will mean for carers in Britain…

The IMA (@institutema) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Not an IMA member and want to read our journal Quarterly Account? Subscribe today and receive the latest autumn 2024 issue , with features from IMA Trustee Debt Camel on the FCA and payday lending and Money Advice Trust on councils' use of bailiffs

Not an IMA member and want to read our journal Quarterly Account? Subscribe today and receive the latest autumn 2024 issue , with features from IMA Trustee <a href="/DebtCamel/">Debt Camel</a> on the FCA and payday lending and <a href="/Money_Advice/">Money Advice Trust</a> on councils' use of bailiffs
Greg Jackson (@g__j) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“Why does the uk have the most expensive electricity in Europe ?” - energy has changed but policy hasn’t Simple explanation here of the issue… (And great summary of why highly profitable incumbent generators resist change)

Ames Taylor (@amestaylor_da) 's Twitter Profile Photo

‼️Beware of ‘winter fuel payment’ scam texts doing the rounds - they are rife. Some ask for bank details, some say they’ll charge a £ to verify your account. ALL SCAMS - no-one needs to apply for the Winter Fuel Payment - it’s paid automatically. Stay safe! #ScamAlert ‼️

Debt Camel (@debtcamel) 's Twitter Profile Photo

At last the FCA is proposing to do something sensible, which both consumer advocates and lenders say is necessary. FCA to consult on extending the time motor finance firms have to handle commission complaints fca.org.uk/news/statement…

Debt Camel (@debtcamel) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New post - covering the extra groups that may now be able to get refunds if the Appeal Court judgment is upheld by the Supreme Court. Also why people should not sign up with a firm of solicitors debtcamel.co.uk/car-commission…

Torsten Bell (@torstenbell) 's Twitter Profile Photo

So much misinformation around today on who will be affected by changes to inheritance tax - and lobbyists pretending the data isn't clear to obfuscate. We have detailed data on estates so the truth is in fact very clear if you care to look 🧵

Debt Camel (@debtcamel) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It's good Financial Conduct Authority has listened to respondents to their consultation and has now changed the new complaint extension rules to INCLUDE leasing. fca.org.uk/publication/po…

It's good <a href="/TheFCA/">Financial Conduct Authority</a> has listened to respondents to their consultation and has now changed the new complaint extension rules to INCLUDE leasing.  fca.org.uk/publication/po…
Frances Ryan (@drfrancesryan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Incapacity benefit cuts consultation was ‘misleading’ and unlawful, judge rules. Patrick Butler writes up the big disability benefit win here: theguardian.com/society/2025/j…

Dominic Lindley (@dominiclindley) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Mortgage crisis deepens: Thousands trapped in 9% interest deals as Labour rejects inquiry call - 'I'm at breaking point' - Coverage of Lord Sharkey's Mortgage Prisoners Inquiry Bill gbnews.com/money/mortgage…

John Stepek (@john_stepek) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I thought it would be hard to make UK energy policy worse but I'm pleased to see that our politicians continue to surpass my expectations

Financial Times Live (@ftlive) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ahead of International Womens Day, join FT's webinar in partnership with FT Financial Literacy & Inclusion Campaign. Hear Claer Barrett and experts from Debt Camel, StepChange & Rooted Finance on navigating debt challenges. Empower yourself with supportive solutions. Register free: bit.ly/3CYFlJc

Renters' Reform Coalition (@rentersreformco) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We were pleased to coordinate this open letter to Angela Rayner on guarantors signed by 28 organisations. Far from allowing certain types of tenants access to housing, guarantor requests are often a tool for discrimination. They must be restricted. independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…

Callum Mason (@callumcmason) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Exclusive: A plan for schools to let teachers swap big pensions for higher pay has been thwarted by the Government. United Learning, the country's biggest academy chain, planned to launch the scheme in April, but will not go ahead after a DfE intervention inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyl…

Ames Taylor (@amestaylor_da) 's Twitter Profile Photo

From April 2025, the Pension Credit Guarantee Element will increase by 4.1%, - the new minimum income guarantee is £227.10/week if single or £346.60/week for a couple I’ve seen a case today where the person is 20p over the limit but will be a few pounds under from April…