18 June, 2013
17 June, 2013
New guidelines for local authorities say that they shouldn't be collecting ‘contractual kickbacks’ from bailiffs or employing those seeking to exploit residents through ‘phantom visits’ or excessive fees.
14 June, 2013
Consumers will be able to check if claims management companies are subject to investigation with the launch of new online tool.
14 June, 2013
However, more than half of the new funding is dependent on credit unions providing a business case setting out how they will significantly extend their reach and services.
12 June, 2013
Legislation to be introduced in Autumn, alongside the DWP's Credit Union Expansion Project, with the aim of increasing financial stability so that credit can be offered to broader range of people.
6 June, 2013
New Credit Action figures for April 2013 show that average household debt including mortgages rose to £54,015, whilst household debt excluding mortgages averaged £5,972.
4 June, 2013
3 June, 2013
New Insolvency Service statistics show decrease in bankruptcies (27 per cent), debt relief orders (8.6 per cent) and individual voluntary arrangements (4.9 per cent).
31 May, 2013
In a report published today, the Public Affairs Committee criticises the Office Of Fair Trading for being 'timid rather than tough' in enforcing consumer protection against high-interest rate lenders.
28 May, 2013
Survey analysis reveals evidence of irresponsible lending, inadequate checks, taking more than is owed, harassment and refusal to agree reasonable repayment plans.
16 May, 2013
New research, reported by Guardian, shows interaction between shortage of private rented accommodation and earnings squeeze.
14 May, 2013
New figures show that 37.3 per cent of people had mortgage in 2008/2010 and that only 13.6 per cent found debt 'a heavy burden'.
7 May, 2013
New figures show that 65 per cent of payday loans don't come with financial checks, leading to 7 out of 10 being unable to pay back loan.
3 May, 2013
Guardian reports on unpublished evidence from focus groups commissioned by Department for Energy and Climate Change.
2 May, 2013
BBC reports that the Financial Conduct Authority estimates that nearly half of homeowners with interest-only mortgages will not be able to pay off the loan when their mortgage matures, and that the average shortfall is £71,000.
29 April, 2013
Banks should accept some responsibility for the growth of the payday loan market and have opportunity to 'right past wrongs' by offering an inventive, low-interest and responsible solution to the need for short term credit, says charity.
25 April, 2013
New report sets out the results of research into the financial effects of cancer and finds that support is not always easy to access or good enough.
24 April, 2013
New statistics for fourth quarter of 2012/2013 show 3,472 personal insolvencies for the period, which was also 28.8 per cent lower than the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
24 April, 2013
Government changes position following House of Lords defeat over provisions within Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill abolishing the ECHR general duty to promote equalities and human rights.
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