10 November, 2010
10 November, 2010
Change will allow access to those who are currently excluded because they have certain pension rights that they cannot draw down for some years.
8 November, 2010
Citizens Advice welcomes introduction of new Consumer Protection and Markets Authority but says that plans are not a 'sufficient blueprint for a strong consumer champion'.
4 November, 2010
Proposed Consumer Credit Bill which also includes establishing a levy on credit and debit card providers to fund provision of debt advice services.
21 October, 2010
Further to yesterday's Spending Review leading organisations respond to announcements made in debt, housing and community care.
19 October, 2010
New guide highlights the fact that businesses are misleading consumers when they claim to be able to use sections 77/78/79 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 to wipe out debts.
18 October, 2010
18 October, 2010
Large number of people struggling to keep their homes warm, with average fuel bills costing more than £1,000 a year, reports Money Advice Trust.
15 October, 2010
Government seeking views on tackling unfair bank charges and introducing a power for a regulator to cap interest rates on credit and store cards.
7 October, 2010
Report published by Age UK reveals growing numbers of older people and their families are angry at service charges and unfair fees.
4 October, 2010
New legislation issued in relation to the requirement for lenders to show in court that they have considered every reasonable alternative before making an application for possession.
1 October, 2010
New Consequential Provisions Order issued in relation to changes made by the 2010 Act.
29 September, 2010
Three leading charities issue responses to Office of Fair Trading action to address problems in debt management industry
29 September, 2010
BBC reports that net consumer credit, including credit card borrowing, overdrafts and personal loans, fell by £120m last month.
28 September, 2010
Misleading advertising, in particular failing to disclose a fee and misrepresenting debt management services as being free when they are not, are most significant areas of non-compliance.
24 September, 2010
Exercise would be unnecessary and expensive, says Treasury Minister.
23 September, 2010
'My Home Finance' will help the poorest access credit and advice on how to avoid unsustainable levels of debt, says Work and Pensions Secretary.
23 September, 2010
Advice NI warns that next month's cuts to the Support for Mortgage Interest scheme will leave many at risk of plunging into arrears.
23 September, 2010
Pattern likely to become more pronounced as welfare and public spending cuts start to bite, warns Shelter Cymru.
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