8 December, 2022
6 December, 2022
1 December, 2022
However, Minister says his 'aspiration and aim' is for payments to be issued in January 2023
29 November, 2022
Coalition warns that such action represents 'disconnection by the back door' and leaves vulnerable people at an even higher risk of the very worst effects of living in a cold damp home this winter
28 November, 2022
Questioning whether people most in need will receive the full relief they are entitled to, Peers invite the House to press the government on the issue
25 November, 2022
New social trends data also highlights that people living in the most deprived areas are more likely to report spending less on food and essentials, and difficulties in meeting rent or mortgage payments
24 November, 2022
24 November, 2022
Pre-Payment Meters (Self-Disconnection) Bill also requires energy companies to provide debt management support to all customers
22 November, 2022
Latest Market Compliance Review includes call for suppliers to improve their processes for identifying and supporting customers in vulnerable circumstances such as those on pre-payment meters who may be self-disconnecting
18 November, 2022
New management data shows that around 800,000 vouchers to the value of more than £55 million remained unredeemed at 1 November 2022
17 November, 2022
However, government also announces that it will provide further cost of living payments across the UK in 2023/2024, and that the alternative fuels payment will double to £200
9 November, 2022
New guidance explains how firms can encourage and support people to disclose a mental health problem and how to then effectively respond to and record the disclosure
7 November, 2022
4 November, 2022
Review of lenders’ treatment of borrowers also highlights instances where discussions about debt advice, when they happened at all, appeared to be a ‘tick box exercise’
4 November, 2022
New statutory instrument
4 November, 2022
1 November, 2022
Minister advises that majority of regulations are being laid using the 'made affirmative procedure' to 'ensure consumers receive the urgent support they require'
31 October, 2022
25 October, 2022
Joint consultation response also calls for protection of debtor’s homes, and the removal of fees for bankruptcy and Debt Relief Orders
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