coronavirus

Even though the furlough scheme has ended, there’s still support available to you if your job is at risk, you’re sick, or if you have caring responsibilities. What’s in this guide If you’re worried about losing your job  Lay-offs and reduced hours  If you’re entitled to sick pay  If you have caring responsibilities  Test and […]

If you cannot pay your rent, don’t ignore the problem. Talk to your landlord as soon as possible. Whether the problem is caused by a change of circumstances, a budgeting difficulty, or a cut in benefits, you can take some important steps you can take to help get yourself back in control and avoid eviction. Talk […]

The coronavirus outbreak has been an incredibly stressful period, because although this is a health-based emergency, it’s also a financial-based emergency too. Things you can do right now The furlough and self-employment income support schemes ended on 30 September 2021. But there is help available if you’re on a low income or have lost your […]

Something that is going to be hard to cover if you’ve got a sudden drop in income and don’t have access to savings is your mortgage or rent payments. If you have a mortgage You had until 31 March 2021 to apply for a coronavirus mortgage payment holiday. If your payment holiday is now coming […]

Fraudsters are using the coronavirus outbreak to scam people out of money. This has included people attempting to buy protective face masks from fraudulent sellers and coronavirus-themed phishing emails. Here’s a round up of some of the scams we’ve heard about so far. Coronavirus job scams With many people worried about their jobs, there has […]

Coronavirus has probably changed the way you think about holidays. Whether it’s UK or abroad, one of your concerns is going to be how safe your money is when you book and what you can do if your holiday is cancelled. This guide covers your options. What’s in this guide Can I get a refund […]

The self-employment income support scheme is no longer available, but there are still some schemes open which might be able to help you if your income has been affected.  There’s also information about the welfare benefits you might be entitled to claim if your income has dropped or you can’t work because you’re sick or […]