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26 May, 2011

Despite some failings Mortgage Rescue Scheme has ‘helped prevent repossessions and homelessness’

Department for Communities and Local Government responds to National Audit Office report examining the scheme.

25 May, 2011

Mortgage Rescue Scheme ‘has spent more and delivered less’

New National Audit Office report says that scheme, which helped half the expected number of people, has not delivered 'value for money'.

16 May, 2011

Citizens Advice welcomes reform of regulatory system for insolvency practitioners

Charity publishes its response to Insolvency Service consultation.

13 May, 2011

Repossession and Mortgage Rescue Scheme statistics

Department for Communities and Local Government publishes information on mortgage arrears, repossessions, court actions and orders, and the Mortgage Rescue Scheme.

13 May, 2011

180 per cent increase in number of people with fuel debts

Money Advice Trust warns consumers to pay close attention to fuel costs after a rise in the number of people with fuel debts seeking advice.

10 May, 2011

Banks should contact customers mis-sold payment protection insurance policies

Citizens advice responds to British Bankers Association announcement on PPI.

9 May, 2011

Banking industry will not appeal against mis-selling payment protection insurance court decision

BBC reports that the decision means that several million people may now be eligible for a compensation payment.

6 May, 2011

Insolvency Proceedings (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2011

New regulations that increase the amount of the deposit payable on presenting a petition for bankruptcy or winding up.

20 April, 2011

Older people struggle with rising living costs

Research published by Age UK reveals that 47 per cent of pensioners report that they are 'just getting by'.

15 April, 2011

Value of financial inclusion support for thousands of social tenants

New report by Chartered Institute of Housing reveals tenants with money management skills and advice are less likely to fall into financial difficulties.

12 April, 2011

Using RPI to set student loans will cost graduates up to £5,000 more

Government's 'refusal' to change interest rate on student loans from RPI to CPI will leave graduates thousands of pounds further in debt, warns the TUC.

7 April, 2011

Warm Home Discount Regulations 2011

New regulations that establish the Warm Home Discount scheme, which will oblige energy suppliers to provide rebates to domestic customers for the purpose of reducing fuel poverty.

7 April, 2011

Economic problems may be fuelling a rise in depression in England

BBC reports that GPs and charities are being contacted increasingly by people struggling with debt and job worries.

6 April, 2011

Citizens Advice and Ofgem launch online money saving advice

New Energy Best Deal campaign provides advice in dealing with doorstep sales people, debt and disconnection, and getting help for consumers struggling to pay their energy bills.

6 April, 2011

Government to help households with water bills

Proposed reforms include the introduction of company social tariffs and capping bills for vulnerable households having trouble paying bills.

4 April, 2011

New Lending Code launched

The Lending Standards Board has published a new version of the Lending Code following an independent review.

4 April, 2011

New ‘Money Advice Service’ launched

Consumer Financial Education Body has taken over from the Financial Services Authority, and aims to improve money education in the UK.

1 April, 2011

DWP announces end of ‘lets talk money’ campaign

Campaign had supported work of Financial Inclusion Champions in increasing access to affordable credit and face-to-face debt advice since 2008.

1 April, 2011

Government announces changes to insolvency regime

Written ministerial statement by Business Minister reveals new measures to improve transparency and confidence in pre-packaged sales in administration.