Working in partnership with Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Scotland, the centre is offering free debt support, money coaching, and life skills groups to help people tackle financial worries and build a more secure future. The support comes as CAP launches its Break the Debt Blues campaign, amid new figures showing that 5.3 million UK adults…
The online gambling industry has exploded in popularity since the pandemic. Estimates suggest that its total market value has more than doubled from $37.5 billion to $81 billion between 2015 and 2023. Major players in the industry are doing exceptionally well: the U.S.-based betting platform DraftKings signed a $350 million deal with the UFC in…
Free debt and money advice service, Money Wellness, has reported a significant rise in people seeking support over the festive period, highlighting growing financial pressures on households as they head into 2026. Between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day, 6,083 people contacted Money Wellness for advice on managing debt – a 29% increase on last year.…
Money Wellness recorded a 29 per cent increase in people contacting them for help with managing debts between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day. Money Wellness recorded a 29 per cent increase in people contacting them for help with managing debts between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day.(Image: Getty Images ) A debt and money help service…
Six money tips to help people struggling with debt or repayments this month MSN Read the original article here
Kenya, 8 January 2026 – Kenya is taking a big step toward modernizing how it manages debt and donor funds by introducing new digital systems designed to make public finances more transparent and accountable. Treasury Principal Secretary Dr Chris Kiptoo announced on Thursday that the National Treasury is accelerating the adoption of technology across its…
Farmer’s high debt helps unravel pan-India organ racket with trails in Cambodia WION Read the original article here
Published: 8 January 2026 The council’s debt advice service is set to continue. A vital… Read the original article here
The global economy has shown resilience, but the outlook remains clouded by trade tensions, fiscal strains and persistent uncertainty. Growth is expected to slow to 2.7% in 2026, below 2025 levels and the pre-pandemic average, as subdued investment and structural headwinds weigh on momentum despite easing inflation and monetary loosening. Without stronger policy coordination, today’s…
A win that felt like hope When Eddie* placed a R30 bet on a soccer game years ago, he wasn’t chasing luxury or thrills. He was unemployed, anxious, and looking for a way to survive. That first win R1,300 felt like a lifeline. Enough to eat, enough to pay rent, enough to breathe again. For…