Zero-interest loans have helped financially vulnerable people pay for items from school uniforms to vital furniture

Credit unions have proved a lifeline for many people during the pandemic and cost of living crisis, and now they are being allowed to offer a wider range of products.

Zero-interest loans for people in financially vulnerable circumstances are being trialled, and have so far helped borrowers to pay for items ranging from school uniforms to essential furniture.

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