Enforcement Conduct Board welcomes Government action to strengthen oversight of the enforcement sector
The Enforcement Conduct Board (ECB) has welcomed the Government’s announcement of stronger regulation of the enforcement sector, calling it a major step forward for consumer protection, industry accountability and fair treatment for people experiencing enforcement action. The enforcement industry receives more than 7 million cases each year and collects over £1 billion, much of which […]
Read MoreMALG Community Catch Up: August 2026
Welcome to the latest update from the only organisation that unites the whole debt ecosystem in the UK. The MALG Conference 2026 is now just THREE MONTHS away and we’ve got lots to update you on. Read on for that plus: Devolution – Regional Groups Member Spotlight: Nationwide Latest Debt Sector News Housekeeping – Mailing List Why Join MALG? MALG […]
Read MoreNew Financial Inclusion Report Reveals Deepening Credit Inequality
UK-based consumer loan provider and certified B Corp Plend has published its Financial Inclusion Report 2026, marking five years of tracking financial exclusion in the UK. The findings show a crisis that is worsening for millions. Despite small improvements in headline access metrics, the lived experience of exclusion is deteriorating: 35% of adults are now borrowing […]
Read MorePrime Minister announces roll out of ‘everyday fixes’ to help people with the cost of living, starting with ‘rip-off discounts’ and ‘subscription traps’
The Prime Minister has announced that he will be rolling out a series of ‘everyday fixes’ to help people with the cost of living, kicking off with two measures. Pretend prices and deceptive deals will be a thing of the past under the Prime Minister’s plans to ban retailers from making misleading claims to customers about discounts. […]
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