Archive for the ‘Unemployment and Debt’ Category

Skint: observational documentary or media manipulation?

by on May 21st, 2013

The latest Channel 4 series, Skint, has divided public opinion. Is it a fair representation of the long-term unemployed?

Redundancy help and support

by on October 18th, 2011

A summary blog about redundancy, pooling various resources across our website and from around the internet.

Days off sick cause panic to those worrying about job security and debt

by on May 17th, 2010

Swine Flu, Volcanic Ash and the common cold seems to be driving employers crazy all over the UK – and panicking employees about their job security. Complete our poll below and also comment on how you feel about this subject – how secure do you feel in your current job?

The saga of student debt

by on March 16th, 2010

We’re already half way through the student year and the National Union of Students (NUS) are confirming around 28,500 school leavers are still waiting to receive their student grants. Still?!! Appalling.

The cost of having a baby rockets sky high

by on March 10th, 2010

In days gone by, we often used to say that there was no need to save for a baby – in fact, I remember many a conversation with newly weds when they’d be asking about preparing for a family and someone in the crowd would say “If you wait til you can afford a baby, you’ll never have one!” And so the encouragement continued to do the deed and wait for the bundle of joy to arrive, no matter what the bank balance shows.

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