StepChange publishes General Election 2017 Briefing: Turning round lives held back by debt
StepChange, the largest specialist debt advice provider in the UK, has published a briefing ahead of the UK General Election on 8 June 2017 calling on all parties to help struggling households and turn around the lives of those held back by debt. Based on its experience StepChange suggests a range of policies that […]
Read MoreBob’s Blog: Making the most of your MALG membership
We are living in changing times! The plans for Brexit ebb and flow and now we have an Election suddenly upon us and we are all needing to adapt to the working implications that brings. As we reach the transition from the football and rugby seasons to the cricket season, the rain suddenly appears after […]
Read MoreMALG Board member Robert Skinner wins award for contribution to the credit industry
Money Advice Liaison Group (MALG) Board member Robert Skinner won the Martin William’s Award for contribution to the credit industry at Credit Strategy’s Credit Awards 2017 (see #creditawards on Twitter for more). The award presenter said: “Robert has had a 40 year career in financial services, the majority of which has been dedicated to raising standards […]
Read MoreMental Health Awareness Week: Payplan study finds link between debt and depression
Debt advice provider PayPlan has released survey results during Mental Health Awareness Week 2017 which show that one in six debtors seeking their help experience depression because of debt. A staggering 82% of PayPlan customers customers suffer from anxiety, 91% from stress and 62% from insomnia as a result of their debt problems, and the […]
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