Exeter residents who need a short-term loan to tide them over are being urged to use a local credit union - not a loan company or bank.
Today local church leaders are joining forces with the Citizens Advice Bureau to raise awareness of the community-based saving and borrowing schemes.
The Bishop of Crediton will be visiting the Exeter branch of the Plough and Share credit union - and urging churches to use their local service to manage their money.
Torbay tourism facing pressures
Bay MP says tourist trade needs stability and help
What is the future of vulnerable but vital Slapton Line?
Millions of pounds have already been spent protecting the road
Reform win Brixham by-election
Very small turn out
Exeter city centre traffic scheme rejected
Plan branded ‘a profligate and pointless waste of taxpayers' money
Council tax will rise to help fund police
Taxpayers will pay 5.2 per cent more from April
Advance UK gains members on Devon County Council
Two independent councillors join new party
