debt

Experts say in many cases early payments won’t save you money in the long run

People borrowed £1.5bn on credit cards in February, the highest monthly amount since records began

Brutal survival drama portrays fictional victims of South Korea’s soaring household debt

Are British companies doing enough about modern slavery? How can we regulate digital repossessions? And why are we still opening new coal mines?

Second wave of coronavirus threatens to derail recovery plans

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 21 September

How to cope if you’re short on money during long wait for post-Christmas payday

The overspend can be put down to preparations for no-deal Brexit, but some doubt parties’ campaign pledges are fiscally responsible

As growth slides to 30-year low central bank embarks on series of corrective steps

Contraction in coastal industries and lack of universities have hit hard

New research reveals three-fifths of UK adults are in debt, while half are worried about how Brexit will affect their finances

Bank of England sparks concern among central banks after revealing the size of the global risky loan market

Austerity and stagnant wages blamed as borrowing hits record high

New tool will help people who cannot control their spending limit their behaviour

European Commission takes unprecedented step of blocking high-spending populist budget

Will people have to repay their loan if payday lender goes into administration?

Could China use its role as America’s biggest creditor as leverage in the ongoing trade talks

‘Complex’ flagship welfare programme forcing people into rent arrears - and food banks

Rating agency says British households are borrowing more than they are saving for first time since the 1980s

New FCA rules aimed at helping people in persistent debt come into force in September

Chancellor says he could loosen public purse strings in autumn but warns of continued high debt

New rules from Financial Conduct Authority tackle growing personal debt crisis