bill arrears

High level of essential bill arrears have become the ‘new normal’

16th March 2026 Arrears and Recoveries | #bill arrears

Debt charity, StepChange, has warned that high levels of arrears across essential bills have become the ‘new normal’ for many households. Those on the lowest incomes are being hit hardest, often forced to juggle everyday living costs while trying to repay historic debts. The report reveals that in 2025, average household arrears are up 11%…

One in three have missed vital bill payments this year

6th November 2023 Arrears and Recoveries | #bill arrears

More than 16 million people have missed payments on key household bills this year and over two million did so for the first time, according to new research for Talk Money Week 2023. A survey of 3,016 UK adults, commissioned by the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), shows that a third of people (30%) have…

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bill arrears

High level of essential bill arrears have become the ‘new normal’

One in three have missed vital bill payments this year

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