Credit Card Borrowing Up Sharply as Cost of Living Crisis Bites

The scale of borrowing via credit card debt increased sharply in February as a growing number of British households struggled to cover their essential outgoings.

Credit Card Borrowing Up Sharply in November

The scale of consumer borrowing via credit cards increased sharply in November, according to the latest data from the Bank of England.

Gambling with Credit Card Debt to Be Banned from April

It will soon be illegal for gambling companies to allow their customers to place bets via credit card payments.

Figures Show Sharp Rise in Over 55s with Credit Card Debt

People aged over 55 who have borrowed money at some stage in the past five years are becoming increasingly reliant on credit card debt.

Credit Card Debt Warnings ‘Going Largely Ignored’

Communications designed to encourage people in long-term credit card debt to start dealing with their issues are going widely ignored across the country.

Government Could Ban Use of Credit Cards for Gambling

The government is considering taking steps to prevent people across the UK from using their credit cards to gamble.

Actor Michael Sheen Launches Campaign Against High Cost Credit

The Welsh actor Michael Sheen has helped to launch a new campaign against high-cost credit and the companies that offer money to customers at very high levels of interest.