Citizens Advice launching a new debt advice service for energy consumers in England and Wales later this year, with equivalent arrangements available in Scotland
Citizens Advice will be launching a new debt advice service for energy consumers in England and Wales later this year, with equivalent arrangements available in Scotland. They have been working on this proposal for some time, responding to the significant increase in people coming to them with energy debt since the energy crisis. Across the […]
Read MoreResearch by TSB reveals that over half of people who have acted on social media financial advice have lost money
Research by TSB reveals that of the 31% of people who have acted on financial advice on social media platforms – over half (55%) lost money as a result. Following the FCA’s ongoing focus on finfluencers, TSB surveyed almost 2,000 people who use social media, finding that nine in 10 (90%) had seen an investment […]
Read MoreCentre for Social Justice publishes report on measuring vulnerability in council tax collection
The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has published a new report called ‘Vital Signs’ which looks at measuring vulnerability in council tax collection. The report is the fourth piece in a series of work designed to drive up standards in government debt collection. In 2020, the CSJ released ‘Collecting Dust’, which charted a new path […]
Read MoreConsultation on Consumer Credit Act Reform closing 21 July 2025
MALG Members are reminded that phase 1 of the consultation setting out the government’s proposal to reform the Consumer Credit Act (CCA) will close on 21 July 2025. This consultation seeks views on the proposals in relation to information requirements, sanctions and criminal offences. The government has identified opportunities to deliver a modernised regime which […]
Read MoreDebt advice integrated with mental health and other community services in Government’s 10 year Health Plan for England
The government’s new 10-year health plan for England aims to integrated debt advice with mental health and other community services within new neighbourhood health centres. These centres will provide a range of services, including those related to debt, employment, and stop smoking, all aimed at addressing the wider determinants of health. The plan also focuses on […]
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