Prisons Week 2026: Breaking the cycle of debt in Scottish prisons
This Prisons Week, discover how Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is delivering free debt help and financial restoration across two Scottish prisons.
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What are Andy Burnham’s policy announcements so far and what more can be done?
New Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has vowed to ease the cost of living pressures on households across the UK and has already revealed a number of measures.
Insight Day 2026: Working together to make sure no one faces debt alone in 2026
Helen Ganney, Relationship Manager at CAP, shares her highlights from the 2026 Insight Day.
CAP responds to King’s Speech: new laws must ensure liveable incomes and offer statutory protection for those facing enforcement action
Christians Against Poverty (CAP) has responded to the King’s Speech, urging the Government to go further in tackling the root causes of poverty, alongside providing vital protection for those in financial distress.
Unlocking Opportunity: why breaking the barriers to work must be the Senedd’s priority this May
On May 7th, Wales enters a new era. With the change to 16 new constituencies and 96 Members of the Senedd, the voice of the Welsh people has never had a larger platform. But as the Senedd grows, so must its ambition to tackle the most persistent shadow over our nation: poverty.
Break the debt blues: your path to a fresh start this January
Break the debt blues campaign offers a new five-step guide to getting help
Pushed to the brink by debt: escalating debt crisis threatens millions this winter
UK families facing cold, hungry winter as food and energy costs rise
CAP signs joint letter to the Secretary of State calling for a national social tariff for water
CAP joins with Independent Age and 23 other organisations, writing to The Rt Hon Emma Reynolds MP, to prioritise consulting on the introduction of a national social tariff for water bills.
CAP responds to the modernising and improving of the administration of Council Tax
CAP has submitted our response to the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) consultation looking at Council Tax collection in England. This consultation makes some great strides to improve things like the liability order timeline, enforcement use and Council Tax disregards.
Child poverty: parents pushed into spiralling debts as they struggle to provide the basics
Free UK debt advice charity say that parents on low incomes are facing immense pressure this summer with some even going hungry so their children can eat.
