Debt and money
Local trading standards services can take action when traders
break consumer law. If you want advice about whether a creditor or
debt collector is acting unlawfully e.g. by harassing you, you may
wish to contact trading standards. But they may not be able to
provide you with debt or money advice. Details of your local
trading standards service can be found in your local telephone
directory. or see the Trading Standards
website (external link).
Other sources of advice
We have information on dealing with
debt in our "life events" section which has lots of links to
help with mortgages, managing debt and benefits.
Citizens Advice Bureaux
Citizens Advice Bureaux give free, confidential and impartial
advice on debt. Details of your nearest bureau can be found in your
local telephone directory. See also Citizens Advice
Scotland (external link).
Consumer Credit Counselling Service
Provides free confidential service to help achieve realistic
solutions to debt problems, avoid bankruptcy and learn to handle
money. More information at: Tel 0800 138 1111 or see
the Consumer Credit
Counselling Service website (external link).