Victims of domestic abuse will have unfair credit score damage addressed so they can rebuild their lives.

The government is launching a new Financial Inclusion Strategy which will boost access to savings, credit and financial education for those most at risk of being left behind.

Thousands of people at risk of experiencing homelessness will be able to open bank accounts for the first time through a new pilot between Shelter and five major banks, which will allow Shelter to support people without a fixed address removing a major barrier which stops people being able to get paid work.

Lloyds, NatWest, Barclays, Nationwide and Santander are expanding on Shelter’s partnership with HSBC, which has already helped over 7,000 people get back on their feet.

For people without a fixed address, o

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