Debt ‘breathing space’ called for to help families in crisis – Belfast Telegraph

A “breathing space” scheme should be introduced so that people in debt crisis can still afford to heat their homes and feed their families, according to consumer champion Martin Lewis and charity StepChange.

Those making the joint call said it would help to fix the “patchwork” of rules and voluntary schemes for people struggling with temporary debt problems across England and Wales.

Research from StepChange Debt Charity, involving 1,000 people experiencing financial difficulties in the previous 12 months, found that one in f…

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