30 November, 2010
29 November, 2010
Companies that have been charging too much for their energy also urged to reduce their prices and refund any overcharges to consumers.
29 November, 2010
However proposal to guarantee the right of access to a basic payment account needs to be accompanied by measures to addresss the complex issues relating to the demand for banking facilities amongst the unbanked.
23 November, 2010
Joint letter to Housing Minister supports the FSA’s proposals to introduce affordability and income checks.
23 November, 2010
Investigation uncovered instances of charging orders being used to secure debts of less than £600.
15 November, 2010
Proposals including taking employment and certain debt and housing matters 'out of scope'.
15 November, 2010
11 November, 2010
New Shelter survey highlights that 'thousands of people are hanging on to their homes by the skin of their teeth’
11 November, 2010
Council of Mortgage Lenders highlights that repossessions in the third quarter of 2010 were down five per cent on the previous quarter, and 27 per cent less than the same time in 2009.
11 November, 2010
Consumer Credit Counselling Service selected for one-year pilot scheme involving up to 100 bureaux.
10 November, 2010
Developed in partnership with Barclaycard, mymoneysteps.org will enable people to get advice in a way that suits them best, says MAT Chief Executive
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
However, Ministry of Justice confirms no consensus for implementing specific changes.
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.
Our webtools:
