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News Area
The world of personal finance is changing rapidly. This News Area allows you to access news stories we feel may be helpful in adding a personal perspective to your personal financial education sessions. All news stories are from respected sources which have been cited at the bottom of each page.

The news stories are intended as background reading which can be used as part of your personal finance session as examples and/or discussion points. Our rationale is to introduce a 'human element' to your sessions.

We believe in providing non-political, unbiased and non-judgmental resources & materials for the delivery of personal financial education in England & Wales. Awareness of contemporary issues is a critical part of understanding the current situation and we endeavour to provide users of this site with a balanced and appropriate cross section of newsworthy items.

DebtCred does not accept responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained within the linked documents as they are taken in good faith as being truthful and accurate from the provider listed.

May 2009
Volunteer Educator Programme 2009
We would like to bring your attention to the DebtCred Volunteer Educator programme. The programme is designed to support & develop KS4 Financial Capability & Economic Wellbeing within schools through Volunteer Educator services. more...

May 2009
We've had our say... what's yours?
With over 100 Volunteers actively supporting teachers, and thousands of students receiving DebtCred presentations this year alone, it’s important to reflect on what they have to say about their experiences and learning through the Volunteer Programme. more...

April 2009
Students more likely to live off government cash
Study published by Department for Innovation, University and Skills says that proportion of first-year students doing paid work has fallen, and takeup of bursaries, grants and loans has increased. Students are relying less on money from parents and termtime work and more on government grants and loans, research published today reveals. more...

April 2009
Teaching young people about money
Financial literacy is becoming increasingly relevant for children. It is easier these days for young people over 18 to borrow money and obtain store cards and loans. Young people of today are faced with a complicated array of financial services on offer, such as loans and pension schemes. more...

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