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14 February, 2014

Government likely to be underestimating value of student loans that will never be paid back

New Public Accounts Committee report highlights that the £46 billion of outstanding loans on the government’s books is likely to rise to £200 billion by 2042.

7 February, 2014

Bedroom tax results in almost £5m rent arrears in Scotland in first 6 months

Scottish Housing Regulator reports that almost half of local authorities and almost a fifth of housing associations estimate that more than 10 per cent of their arrears are attributable to the bedroom tax.

4 February, 2014

Carers UK inquiry discovers ‘alarming levels of hardship’

12 month investigation finds that carers facing loss of savings, debt and difficulty in affording food and heating.

29 January, 2014

55 per cent of homeless young people are in debt, says Centrepoint

Findings of new research also include that 44 per cent of homeless young people say that financial situation is a barrier to moving on from supported accommodation.

28 January, 2014

Ministry of Justice changes rules about bailiffs, claim management companies and Land Registry

Announcement that 69 changes being made following review of legislation as part of government's 'Red Tape Challenge'.

21 January, 2014

Cuts to council tax support increase numbers seeking debt advice

New research from the Institute for Fiscal Studies finds that entitlements have been reduced for 2.5 million working age households by an average of £160 in 2013/2014.

21 January, 2014

Ombudsman finds against local authority that overcharged 58 elderly tenants for their water rates

Local Government Ombudsman urges councils to consider importance of complying with the Water Resale Order by clearly explaining to tenants how it calculates their water rates when it demands payment.

21 January, 2014

Price & Anor v Davis & Anor

[2014] EWCA Civ 26

20 January, 2014

‘Helping Hand with Debt’ campaign launched by Scottish Government

People with debt problems urged to seek advice and to consider credit unions as an ethical and affordable alternative to payday loans.

20 January, 2014

Credit brokers ‘posing’ as payday loan companies, says Citizens Advice

Charity says that two in five poeple who complained about brokers were hit with unexpected fees and many did not realise they weren't dealing direct with loan company.

15 January, 2014

Welsh Government announces funding of over £1.2m to increase credit union membership

Funding being given to national and local schemes which include a publicity campaign, money management education and the development of financial services.

7 January, 2014

Household debt problems increased by 39 per cent since post-Christmas week last year

New figures from Citizens Advice also show 23,800 people turned to its online advice guide for help with their finances between 26 December 2013 and 2 January 2014.

3 January, 2014

70 per cent of renters or mortgagors with children are struggling or falling behind with payments

Shelter says its new research suggests that household budgets are 'at breaking point' and that 'millions will start the New Year worried about keeping their homes'.

2 January, 2014

Up to 2m UK families face ‘perilous’ debts by 2018, says Resolution Foundation

New study, using recent five year growth projections from Office for Budget Responsibility, reveals that between 1m and 2m households will be spending more than half of disposable income on debt repayments.

23 December, 2013

Most payday loans used to pay for everyday expenses

New IPPR analysis finds that only 35 per cent of borrowers use payday loans in an emergency.

23 December, 2013

Bailiffs threaten to use force to get into people’s homes in 3 in 5 cases of council tax debt

In addition, Citizens Advice highlights that council charges for a council tax liability order range from £3 to £126.

20 December, 2013

13 per cent rise in Citizens Advice Bureau clients with social housing rent arrears since last year

Citizens Advice report that cases of arrears are up across every region of England, with the Midlands and parts of the North showing the 'starkest deterioration'.

20 December, 2013

Ban payday loan adverts on children’s TV, say MPs

Other recommendations in Business, Innovation and Skills Committee report include that a limit should be set of one roll-over per payday loan and that if the industry has not established real time data sharing by July 2014 the FCA should mandate it.

20 December, 2013

1 in 4 people over 50 have outstanding non-mortgage debts averaging £4,500

Research from the University of Bristol highlights the problems of the 'squeezed middle age', ie older people who have dependent children and also have to pay off a mortgage and other bills, while facing declining pensions.