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A Matter of Life and Debt

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Series telling the stories of people whose lives have been transformed by an ethical loan.

Documentary series about credit unions and responsible lenders across the country, telling the stories of people whose lives have been transformed by an ethical loan.

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A Matter of Life and Debt: Series 2

Kevin Duala

Claire Simpson

Camilla Lewis

Rob Carey

Angela Davison

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A Matter of Life and Debt: Series 2: Episode 6

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Episode 6

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A chocolate factory offering new hope to disadvantaged youngsters.

Series showing the effects an ethical loan can have. A woman sets up a charity for unwanted pets and a chocolate factory offers new hope to disadvantaged youngsters.

A Cambridgeshire family start a chocolate factory to help their autistic son find a job and end up providing a much-needed workplace for other youngsters with the condition.

The Bristol credit union staff help local families through tough times, including Phil whose pension payments have been held up, leaving him homeless.

Dog-lover Vanessa sets up her own charity in Wales to find new homes for thousands of unwanted pets, all with the help of an ethical loan.

The dangers of illegal lenders who use high interest rates, extortion and violence are exposed, and the programme meets the team who want the public to help them fight back against loan sharks.

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Documentary series showing the life-changing effects an ethical loan can have.

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