Insecurity
Breaking down barriers to financial support: making our service accessible to all
December 2025 PayPlan Blog #2 We believe everyone should be able to access free, confidential debt advice, regardless of their circumstances or communication preferences. That’s why we’ve worked hard...
Latest NewsHow to write a budget that works and stay on track
December 2025 PayPlan Blog #1 A budget isn’t just a spreadsheet – it’s your money plan. It helps you make the most of what you earn, stay in control...
Latest NewsFood Workers dreading Winter, Feeling Cold and Insecure about food & Don’t have enough for Christmas Finds New Cost of Living report from BFAWU
A new report into the cost of living pressures facing their members has been published by the Bakers Food and Allied Workers Union (BFAWU) and it makes for grim reading...
Latest NewsBFAWU Response to Parliament passing through the Employment Rights Bill yesterday
The Bakers, Food and Allied Workers’ Union welcomes yesterday’s announcement of the Employment Rights Bill as an important step forward for working people and a recognition that the balance...
Latest NewsBFAWU Executive Council responds to the Home Secretary’s statement.
The BFAWU Executive Council is alarmed by the Home Secretary’s announcement yesterday, and by the direction it signals for the UK’s asylum system. The government’s statement that refugee status...
Latest NewsGet Back on Track with BudgetSmart
June 2025 PayPlan Blog #1 Ignoring money troubles won’t make them go away. The longer you wait, the fewer options you have. Missed payments can lead to late fees,...
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Don’t let Easter spending catch you by surprise
April 2025 PayPlan Blog #2 Easter may be a short holiday for some and not thought about by many, but it can lead to purchases that might surprise your...
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The psychological impact of being in debt and tips to cope
April 2025 PayPlan Blog Being in debt can feel like an overwhelming weight on your shoulders, impacting not just your finances but also your mental and emotional wellbeing. We...
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£6bn Cuts, Unsafe Workplaces, and a Mental Health Crisis: Why Government Policy is Failing Disabled Workers
A blog from our National President Ian Hodson The UK government’s announcement of £6 billion in welfare cuts to push disabled people back into work is being framed as...
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February 2025 PayPlan Blog #1
Too good to be true? How to protect yourself from online scams With Safer Internet Day taking place on the 11th of February, we wanted to support this year’s...
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