Registry Trust publishes summary of Q1 2020 data on monetary judgments in the UK
Registry Trust, the organisation that maintains the register of Judgments, Orders and Fines for England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, ROI, IOM and Jersey, has published a summary of its Q1 2020 data on monetary judgments. The data shows that there has been a 4-year low in judgments against consumers in England & Wales. December usually sees […]
Read MoreInsolvency 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 MoreBob’s Blog: MALG National Members Meeting and creditor email list update
Hello again, just a quick update from MALG on what’s happening this week during the ever-changing Coronavirus crisis. Firstly, we have already had nearly 50 sign-ups for our ‘virtual’ National Members Meeting on 30 April 2020, showing what a demand there is for continuing to ‘work together to improve the lives of people in debt’ despite 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 […]
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