18 November, 2011
17 November, 2011
Significant increase in past three years in proportion of people across Wales building up mortgage arrears, reports bbc.co.uk.
17 November, 2011
Loans, offered by a short-term lender, charge zero per cent interest for first eight days then 50p a day for every £100 borrowed until the loan is repaid which is equivalent to 448.3 per cent APR, reports guardian.co.uk.
16 November, 2011
Consumer Focus and Citizens Advice launch campaign to help people understand what to do if they fall behind with energy bills as number of people in debt to energy firms is likely to rise due to higher prices.
10 November, 2011
Three new statutory rules concerning insolvency fees and deposits.
8 November, 2011
Government launches consultation which proposes that electronic applications can be made to an adjudicator, who would decide outcome, and courts would focus on dealing with disputes that require a judicial settlement.
7 November, 2011
7 November, 2011
Scottish government announces extra £400,000 for Universal Home Insulation Scheme which offers interest free loans for insulation measures including renewables and boiler replacement to improve energy efficiency.
4 November, 2011
However, new statistics published by the Insolvency Service also show an increase in number company insolvencies.
2 November, 2011
Consumer Credit Counselling Service publishes report which shows that younger people are struggling against debt, reducing real incomes and increasing difficulties in saving for retirement.
2 November, 2011
New research by Barclays and Money Advice Trust examines needs and motivations of people who have had pre-arrears support.
1 November, 2011
New measures include making extra £10m available to support existing schemes for those at risk of fuel poverty, and creating new £20m fund, supported by Age UK, to address cold housing.
1 November, 2011
Proposals include giving councils flexibility to remove council tax relief on second homes, and ensuring banks are liable for council tax on the empty homes they repossess.
1 November, 2011
Financial Services Authority and Office of Fair Trading are consulting on proposed guidance to prevent problems associated with payment protection insurance recurring in a new generation of products.
1 November, 2011
Shelter's Christmas campaign shows that every two minutes someone faces losing their home.
26 October, 2011
[2011] EWCA Civ 1187
26 October, 2011
Household Finance Index report published by Markit also shows a 'steep reversal' in households' outlook for their finances over the next 12 months.
26 October, 2011
Centre for Responsible Credit publishes report which models impact of consumer credit repayments on ability of low income households to afford a socially acceptable standard of living.
25 October, 2011
Housing Minister urges landlords to use existing funding models to start a 'Pay As You Save' scheme to make homes warmer and cheaper to run.
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