Citizens Advice Calls for Household Debt to be Central to Living Standards Strategy
A new report from Citizens Advice warns that household debt is becoming a major barrier to improving living standards, with growing numbers of people struggling to meet the cost of essentials and unable to repay what they owe. Published on 15 October 2026, Out of the Red: Tackling Debt to Turn the Tide on Living […]
Read MoreCredit Services Association publishes report on tackling misinformation to reduce consumer harm
Credit Services Association (CSA), the trade body representing the UK debt purchasing and debt collection industry, has published new guidance to address widespread and harmful misinformation about Deeds of Assignment (DOA) and Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs). The guidance follows discussions with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The new guidance is available on the CSA […]
Read MoreMartin Lewis launches cross-party charitable initiative to turn the UK public’s everyday fixes into actionable policy
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has launched www.small-ideas.org, a cross-party charitable initiative aiming to turn the UK public’s everyday fixes into actionable policy. Until 12 November 2026, the public can submit suggestions to for practical, low cost, non-controversial ways to improve the UK. Health, schools, transport, business, housing, policing, justice, tech, shopping, money, or something […]
Read MoreUniversity of Bristol Personal Finance Research Centre publishes new research tracing young adults’ journeys into debt
University of Bristol Personal Finance Research Centre in partnership with StepChange Debt Charity and NatWest, has published a new report: Starting out, falling behind: Tracing young adults’ journeys into debt. The study looks beyond generational labels to understand the factors that shape the financial lives and experiences of 18-34 year-olds and their potential financial futures. […]
Read MoreInsolvency Service launches new five-year strategy
The Insolvency Service says it can drive greater impact by helping people and businesses spot problems and find the right support earlier, and resolve it faster, before their situation escalates. The agency’s new, five-year strategy outlines a marked change in how it will work in future, making sure it spots risk sooner, guides people with […]
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