I presume from this you are in a DMP or IVA already ? Have you spoken to your IP for support or guidance in this case......they may be able to offer a reduction in your payments until things are sorted job wise.
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If it's just ordinary payments you are talkin about, you need to speak to an Insolvency Practitioner as soon as possible and take some advice from them.
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Your IP ought to be able to request a break in payments until you can find alternative employment. Given today's economic climate, I would ask for 12 months, clearly to be reduced if work is found in the meantime. Were you be entitled to any redundancy money?