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Unable to pay

Bills in a drawerIf you’re having difficulty paying a bill, don’t ignore it.

Talk to the company involved as soon as possible. You may well find they can offer you a plan that spreads the payments and eases the pressure.

They aren’t legally obliged to do this. But we would normally expect them to help out if a change in your personal circumstances is giving you money problems.

Where can I get some debt advice?

For general advice on debts and similar issues, Consumer Direct may be able to help.

You may also wish to contact the National Debtline.

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