7 April, 2020 Open access
2 April, 2020 Open access
Bill, passed unanimously in Scottish Parliament yesterday, also removes the limitation on applying for breathing space more than once in a 12 month period
2 April, 2020 Open access
Proposals are among package of measures to be introduced from 9 April 2020 if confirmed following consultation
1 April, 2020 Open access
Debt charity says new statistics are a worrying indicator of people’s financial fragility, with many households only just managing to scrape by
26 March, 2020 Open access
While some councils are taking action locally, clear instruction is needed from government to ensure all local authorities comply
23 March, 2020 Open access
Scotland’s Accountant in Bankruptcy also suspends all sale and eviction from property in ongoing bankruptcy administrations
18 March, 2020 Open access
11 March, 2020
In Budget 2020, government says funding for 2020/2021 will support the Revenue in beginning work immediately on implementation of new initiative
3 March, 2020
New report calls for camapaign to increase awareness of debt and reduce stigma as part of Scottish Government's Debt Advice Routemap
25 February, 2020
Outdated government regulations are pushing councils to use the courts, adding legal costs and bailiff fees to the debt, says Citizens Advice
19 February, 2020
New guide provides information on how mental health conditions affect ability to manage money and practical advice on improving support
17 February, 2020
Extent to which the bailiff industry remains so poorly regulated is deeply concerning, and instances of threatening behaviour remain a serious concern, say MPs and peers
14 February, 2020
Bell & Anor v Ide & Ors [2020] EWHC 230 (Ch)
10 February, 2020
Service responds to creditor action following new rules introduced by the Financial Conduct Authority
6 February, 2020
Alongside publication of impact assessment, Treasury Minister reaffirms commitment to introduce the scheme in 2021
6 February, 2020
Bill makes provision to repeal the Bills of Sale Acts, under which high cost logbook loans are permitted
5 February, 2020
Options for reform include introduction of a non-criminal enforcement scheme such as a civil monetary penalty or treatment as a civil debt
4 February, 2020
Letter to providers advises that they must consider debt reduction, waiver or cancellation of interest and charges if customers cannot afford proposed debt reduction options
30 January, 2020
New insolvency statistics show that increase was largely driven by a rise in individual voluntary arrangements of almost 10 per cent
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