Almost 500 in St Helens join government debt relief scheme
In St Helens, 477 residents entered the Breathing Space scheme in 2025, according to government figures. The scheme offers a 60-day period of legal protection from creditor action, interest, and charges, giving people time to get debt advice and plan a way forward. Jack Sporcic, a debt adviser from National Debtline, said: “Behind every Breathing…

