Finances
I’m worried about my finances – where can I go from here?
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There can be many areas of stress on any household budget. Our fixed rate mortgage coming to an end, utility bills going up, the unexpected repair or even those new school shoes for the start of term. …
Read moreTalk Money Week 2024: Taking Control of Your Finances After Gambling
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This year, Talk Money Week runs from 4th to 8th November 2024, and we’re taking the opportunity to share insights from our Money Guidance Service on a topic many of our clients face: managing their …
Read moreHow business banks can reduce gambling related financial harm
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When most people think of a business expense, marketing, payroll, or office supplies come to mind. However, gambling transactions can be made, without friction or checks, from business accounts with most …
Read moreTalk Money Week: Do One Thing to improve your financial wellbeing
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From joining our weekly Money Themed Chatroom to setting up a bank gambling block, we are sharing ideas to help you ‘Do One Thing’ for Talk Money Week (6 – 10 November 2023). Talk Money Week, run by the …
Read moreFinancial Risk Checks – A Closer Look
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With the Gambling Commission recently closing a consultation that included proposals for financial checks on certain players, Trustee Jill Britton gives an overview of our viewpoint on these measures. The …
Read moreWorried about your debts? Find out your options through free debt advice
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We regularly encounter people who have experienced gambling-related harm, leading to overwhelming debt. The fear of being unable to pay bills and falling behind on repayments can be incredibly stressful …
Read moreEverything You Need to Know About Bank Gambling Blocks
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We’ve put together a guide on everything you need to know about bank gambling blocks to help you understand the tool. Bank gambling blocks are an effective tool to be used as part of recovery, particularly …
Read moreWhen the money stops… should you have been lent so much?
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With the rising cost of living, more people are struggling financially. For some, these pressures are amplified by gambling-related financial harm, which can increase the risks of unmanageable debts. Debt …
Read moreChatroom with our Money Guidance Team for Debt Awareness Week 2023
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We are all facing increases in the cost-of-living, including rising fuel and food costs, higher interest rates and rises in bills such as rent and Council Tax. We understand how hard it can be to manage …
Read morePodcast: Crypto assets, gambling and debt
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GamCare’s Kathy Wade joins the Debt Talk podcast with host Ripon Ray, Ismail Malik (Blockchain Lab) and Vanessa Norham (StepChange), to discuss cryptocurrency, debt and gambling interventions. Kathy, …
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