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  • Changing to a water meter

    Your right to have a water meter installed and the pros and cons of switching to a meter and be charged for actual water usage compared to being charged based on the rateable value of the property

  • Banking – security and fraud

    Protecting yourself from fraud. What to do if you've had money stolen, been a victim of fraud or identity theft or if you've lost your bank cards or details

  • What is Attendance Allowance

    You can claim Attendance Allowance benefit if you've reached State Pension age and you have a disability or illness that makes it hard for you to look after yourself

  • Making a plan to pay your debts

    Work out what you can afford and make a plan for paying debts like credit cards, store cards and payday loans

  • What is an administration order

    Explains what an administration order is, how to apply, how repayments work, whether part of your debt can be written off and what happens afterwards

  • Prepare for an asylum interview

    Get help preparing for an asylum interview (or ‘substantive interview’) when you apply for refugee status - it’s a chance for you to put your case across to someone from the Home Office

  • Starting a homeless application

    Find how to apply to the council for help if you’re homeless

  • Payday loans - making a complaint

    How to complain to a payday loan lender, the Financial Ombudsman Service or a trade association about a payday lender that has not followed the Good Practice Customer Charter and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) rules