27 January, 2021
15 January, 2021 Open access
Money Advice Trust and other debt charities highlight that, as pandemic enters its most dangerous phase, the current suspension of bailiff enforcement of rental evictions should be extended to include suspension of all bailiff visits for debt enforcement
14 January, 2021 Open access
Union responds to increasing concerns from its HMCTS bailiff members that they fear for their safety in the current lockdown
13 January, 2021
New statutory instrument
12 January, 2021
Views invited on proposal to increase existing monetary limits including the total allowable debts that can be included
11 January, 2021
4 January, 2021 Open access
22 December, 2020
17 December, 2020 Open access
Survey of StepChange clients also finds that almost half its clients report material deprivation, such as going without meals or rationing basic utilities
11 December, 2020 Open access
Citizens Advice calls for targeted help for people who’ve built up debts during the pandemic, focusing on helping clear council tax and rent arrears
8 December, 2020 Open access
In light of survey findings, Money Advice Trust calls on government to introduce 'Self-Employment Recovery Strategy', to include grant scheme for those excluded from SEISS and reform of universal credit minimum income floor
30 November, 2020
25 November, 2020 Open access
New plan enables people whose income has been temporarily affected by coronavirus to make reduced payments on borrowing for up to a year
20 November, 2020 Open access
New guidance comes into force from 25 November 2020, although lending firms are encouraged to provide enhanced support immediately where they can
19 November, 2020
18 November, 2020 Open access
New report calls for urgent action to address financial impact of pandemic and longer-term action to prevent problem debt, including technological innovation and access to affordable credit
18 November, 2020 Open access
New guidance comes into force from 20 November 2020, but lenders are encouraged to provide enhanced support sooner where they can
12 November, 2020
Research into levels of coronavirus-related household debt finds that number of people in 'severe debt' has almost doubled since the beginning of the outbreak
11 November, 2020
New legislation makes changes to prescribed notices with aim of making them less intimidating and easier to understand
