Today is the start of Talk Money Week. The Money and Pensions Service provides advice, information and support on all aspects of your personal finances.

For guidance on kick-starting conversations about money, see the Money Advice Service’s guides:

• Talking to your partner about money: https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/talking-to-your-partner-about-money
• How to talk about money: https://masassets.blob.core.windows.net/cms/files/000/001/092/original/Difficult_Conversations_-_Talking_about_money.pdf

Money Navigator is a simple tool which helps people navigate their finances in the wake of Covid-19 to find a way forward, get money support now and help avoid future debt problems.

To speak to an impartial expert for free guidance about your money and pensions, visit the following websites and help lines.www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk / 0800 138 7777 www.pensionsadvisoryservice.org.uk / 0800 011 3797    www.pensionwise.gov.uk/en / 0800 138 3944  

If your partner is controlling your money or running up debts in your name, you can find further resources and support on the Money Advice Service website: https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/protecting-against-financial-abuse