27 July, 2022
21 July, 2022
However, StepChange survey also shows that one in four of those who took up scheme did not have debt solution in place before expiration of 60-day break from further interest, fees and new enforcement action
15 July, 2022
Insolvency Service encourages practitioners to use greater flexibility to support debtors maintain their debt arrangements
11 July, 2022
Curfews would be monitored by an electronic tag and if parents fail to comply they could be referred back to court to consider extension of the curfew order or a prison sentence
11 July, 2022
New statutory instrument also increases rebate amount to £150 to all ‘core group customers’ to be specified by the Secretary of State
7 July, 2022
New research for the Financial Conduct Authority finds that just over a third of those in financial difficulty had used or sought debt advice in the past 12 months
5 July, 2022
5 July, 2022
Views sought on issues including balance between providing debtors with fresh start and ensuring returns to creditors, and how insolvency solutions should be paid for
4 July, 2022
Social Justice Committee also calls for new national standards for council tax collection and for government to consider placing them on a statutory footing
30 June, 2022
New statistics also highlight regional variation in registrations, and that around two-thirds were made by StepChange Debt Charity
29 June, 2022
New legislation also makes permanent the increase in the time that debtors facing bankruptcy have to seek advice without creditors pursuing their debt
24 June, 2022
Recommendations include ring-fencing funding for local council tax support and introducing a pre-action protocol for councils to use before progressing enforcement action
23 June, 2022
New Enforcement Notice outlines that debt management adverts must clearly state the risks and fees involved, and must not imply association or approval from government, charities or regulated advisory bodies
20 June, 2022
Government plans outlined in response to consultation will also require lenders to be approved by the FCA, and include a new right for borrowers to complain to the Financial Ombudsman Service
16 June, 2022
Consultation on the direction of reform, that could move much of the Act from statute to sit under the remit of the FCA, is expected to be published by the end of the year
13 June, 2022
13 May, 2022
New Statutory Debt Repayment Plan scheme will be available to people in England and Wales, providing a ‘more robust and effective route out of problem debt’
20 April, 2022
Charity sets out four steps to help minimise distress caused by missed payments and debt
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