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22 October, 2012

Cost of privately renting a home has risen by 37 per cent in past five years

New National Housing Federation report also shows that the cost of privately renting is set to increase by a further 35 per cent over the next six years.

22 October, 2012

Effectiveness of debt advice in the UK

Money Advice Service publishes survey that shows that individuals with unmanageable debt who have sought debt advice are almost twice as likely to have their debt become manageable within 12 months compared with those who have not sought advice.

19 October, 2012

Changes to WaterSure scheme as result of introduction of Universal Credit

Defra publishes consultation that includes proposals to ensure that everyone who receives Universal Credit, whether they are in or out of work, and regardless of their income, will be potentially eligible for WaterSure.

19 October, 2012

Rise in multiple payday loans

Consumer Credit Counselling Service figures show that over 2,000 of its clients this year have had five or more payday loans, and 173 of those who sought help in 2012 had ten or more payday loans.

18 October, 2012

99 per cent increase in rent arreas calls to National Debtline since 2007

Money Advice Trust publishes figures that show that nearly 10 per cent of all people calling National Debtline have rent arrears, compared to just six per cent in 2007.

16 October, 2012

8 October, 2012

Danger of ‘subclass’ of young homeless in Scotland

Scottish parliament committee has found that homeless young people are being failed by a lack of support in overcoming inadequate life skills, reports bbc.co.uk.

4 October, 2012

15 per cent increase in number of repossession orders in Wales

Courts granted 1,125 repossession orders to Welsh landlords between January and April this year - up from 975 for the last four months of 2011, reports bbc.co.uk.

13 September, 2012

Consumer debt and money report - Q2 2012

Money Advice Trust publishes report from Consumer Credit and Counselling Service that focuses on the effect that the double-dip recession is having on UK households.

7 September, 2012

Insolvency Practitioners and Insolvency Services Account (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2012

New regulations increase the amount of fees payable in respect of payments into and out of the Insolvency Services Account.

5 September, 2012

Scottish government announces legislative programme for 2012/2013

Package of 15 bills include Adult Health & Social Care Integration Bill, Bankruptcy Bill and Land and Buildings Transaction Tax Bill

4 September, 2012

More than one in ten UK workers ‘underemployed’

TUC analysis shows that 3.3 million people are working in part-time jobs because they can't find full-time employment, an increase of 42 per cent since 2008.

3 September, 2012

Government announces proposals to prevent consumers being unfairly charged for using payment methods

New consultation launched on limiting the fees that traders can charge to consumers for using payment methods including credit or debit cards.

28 August, 2012

Citizens Advice responds to OFT consulation on use of continuous payment authority by payday lenders

Charity publishes submission to supplementary consultation on Debt Collection Guidance’s section on the mis-use of continuous payment authorities.

23 August, 2012

Jones v Link Financial Ltd

[2012] EWHC 2402 (QB)

16 August, 2012

Government commits to early help for those at risk of losing their home

Department for Communities and Local Government publishes report that details commitment to ensure that there is help at the earliest possible stage for anyone at risk of homelessness.

16 August, 2012

Homelessness Prevention and Relief: England 2011/2012 statistics

Department for Communities and Local Government publishes statistics which estimate that more than 199,00 cases of homelessness prevention or relief took place outside the statutory homelessness framework.

13 August, 2012

70 per cent rise in court orders to evict private tenants over the past three years

Crisis publishes analysis of Ministry of Justice statistics that shows that in the last year 36,211 landlords have been granted a court order to evict their tenants.

10 August, 2012

Mortgage and landlord possession statistics

Ministry of Justice publishes statistics that show an 8 per cent decrease in mortgage possession claims on previous quarter.