Insolvency Service publishes Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for the Straightforward Consumer IVA Protocol
The Government’s Insolvency Service has published guidance which should be read in conjunction with the Straightforward Consumer IVA Protocol from 20 April 2020 in response to the Coronavirus crisis. The IVA Standing Committee recognises that the COVID-19 pandemic may have a direct impact on a consumer’s circumstances and that it may not be possible for […]
Read MoreCentre for Cities publishes research on household debt and problem debt in British cities
Think tank Centre for Cities has today published findings of its latest research into household debt and problem debt in British cities. It finds that people in large cities and towns in Northern England and Wales have the most household debt and will be hit hardest in the economic downturn predicted as a result of the […]
Read MoreMoney and Mental Health Policy Institute launches urgent Covid-19 customer support standards
Money and Mental Health Policy Institute has launched a new set of standards to help firms and front line staff support the growing number of customers in distress. This has been developed in response to the fact that millions of people are experiencing distress, anxiety or other mental health problems during the Covid-19 outbreak, which […]
Read MoreMoney Advice Trust calls on Government to act to ‘close the gaps’ in Covid-19 financial support
The Government must urgently ‘close the gaps’ in measures to support household finances through the Covid-19 outbreak, according to a new report from the Money Advice Trust. The charity, which runs the free National Debtline and Business Debtline advice services, says that those struggling with council tax bills, self-employed people and private renters need ‘urgent […]
Read MoreChild Poverty Action Group launches ‘Mind the Gaps’ briefings reporting on families’ incomes during pandemic
Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) has launched a new series of ‘Mind the Gaps’ briefings to report on families’ incomes during the Coronavirus pandemic. The briefings highlight some of the gaps in support that exist for children and families affected by the Covid-19 crisis using evidence from CPAG’s Early Warning System (EWS) which collects case […]
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