29 February, 2024
15 February, 2024
New statutory instrument
12 February, 2024
DWP says that, once in place, the new powers will enable an order to be obtained in Great Britain in as little as six weeks
8 February, 2024
Bill includes provision to set tariffs that reduce costs for eligible consumers to pre-cost of living crisis levels
1 February, 2024
Existing framework and the final threat of imprisonment provides an effective system to enable councils to collect council tax, government says
31 January, 2024
Insolvency Services statistics show that this represents a 25 per cent increase on the previous year, continuing a broadly upward trend since the introduction of the debt respite scheme in May 2021
29 January, 2024
24 January, 2024
Survey by Institute of Money Advisers finds that almost half of advisers are dissatisfied with their workload, with those in MaPS funded roles more likely to report dissatisfaction
23 January, 2024
Current proposal that only those receiving compulsory treatment should be eligible doesn't reflect the severity of the issues faced by those with serious mental health issues and debt problems, says Committee
10 January, 2024
Views sought on issues including MaPS' role as a commissioner and funder of services, strategic issues in the sector, and support for debt advice staff
9 January, 2024
Energy regulator confirms that EDF, Octopus and Scottish Power have met conditions to restart installations, having completed audits to identify wrongfully installed meters and committed to reinstating non-prepayment methods and offering compensation
21 December, 2023
15 December, 2023
However, response to Select Committee fails to commit to action on recommendations relating to the introduction of a social tariff or to the updating of rules around eligibility for the cold weather payment
14 December, 2023
Recommendation responds to new research that found that around half of people who are behind on payments say they feel harassed or overwhelmed by the volume of contact
1 December, 2023
Select Committee says use of enforcement agents should always be a last resort and can never be justified for those who genuinely cannot afford to pay
30 November, 2023
We are Debt Advisers highlights urgent need to review funding levels to address increasing demand, low morale of advisers and recruitment and retention problems
24 November, 2023
Money Advice Trust responds to Ofgem announcement that cap will rise by more than £94 to £1,928 per year
24 November, 2023
Views sought on changes for period after March 2024 when Energy Price Guarantee support for those with prepayment meters expires
7 November, 2023
Scheme to offer low-cost equity loans to households where property is valued at no more than £300,000 and yearly income is no more than £67,000
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