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Over 20 MPs and representatives from across the UK’s independent advice sector came together on Monday, 20 October for the #AdviceSaves 2025 Parliamentary Reception.  The event celebrated the life-changing impact of independent advice services and the contribution of the people who work in them. We launched AdviceUK’s new report, Advice Works: building a skilled advice […]

AdviceUK today published a landmark report cautioning that staff shortages threaten to undermine the free and independent advice sector, which millions who are most in need in our society rely on. With the cost-of-living crisis and the current strain on the welfare system, advice services are the first line of support for many, but services […]

Last week Callum Delhoy, AdviceUK’s Policy and Public Affairs Manager, and Willem van de Ven, AdviceUK’s Policy and Public Affairs Officer (both pictured left), attended the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.   We split our time between the main venue, exhibition hall and the fringe events. That meant bouncing from morning briefings to lunchtime panels, […]

AdviceUK, the UK’s largest network of independent advice services, has submitted its response to the Justice Committee Inquiry on Access to Justice. In its response, the organisation has called for independent advice to be recognised and funded as part of the UK’s essential justice infrastructure.  Liz Bayram, Chief Executive of AdviceUK said:  “Access to justice is […]

The Government’s Spending Review announced this week commits major public service funding and contains several measures that could significantly impact low-income households and the advice sector. We welcome announcements that aim to tackle poverty including the expansion of free school meals and Winter Fuel Allowance eligibility, the 10 Year Affordable Homes Programme and the Warm […]

AdviceUK has been appointed by the Scottish Government to distribute and manage the Advice in Accessible Settings fund. The fund, which began delivery in 2023 is being continued and increased in 2025-26 with of £1 525,000.00 available in small grants this year to be distributed to members who provide a holistic money and debt, welfare […]