AdviceUK member survey reveals an advice sector under mounting pressure
Service cuts are limiting access to free and independent advice, according to a new survey of AdviceUK member organisations. Three-quarters of those who responded to the survey reported rising demand as a key driver of pressure and nearly half reported service reductions during the past 12 months. The findings suggest mounting pressure across the advice […]
Read MoreClaimant names to be included on Register of Judgments, Orders and Fines for CCJs registered from 20 July 2026
Following long-term campaigning from Registry Trust, the Government has now laid the necessary legislation to enable the inclusion of claimant names on the Register of Judgments, Orders and Fines. This change will apply to CCJs registered from 20 July 2026, with claimant names becoming searchable via Registry Trust’s TrustOnline from 20 October 2026. The change is not retrospective […]
Read MoreMoney Advice Trust says six-fold rise in Buy Now, Pay Later debt shows clear need for regulation
Money Advice Trust’s National Debtline service has seen a six-fold increase people struggling with Buy Now, Pay Later debt, up from just 3% of people seeking support in 2021 to 18% in 2026, with the average debt now standing at £1,029. The new figures are published as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulations come into […]
Read MoreFCA publishes landmark Mills Review into impact of AI on retail financial services
Led by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) executive director Sheldon Mills and commissioned by the FCA Board, the newly published Mills Review is the first work of its kind initiated by a regulator globally. Drawing on views from across the financial services landscape, the report identifies four major AI‑driven shifts likely to impact retail financial services: the […]
Read MoreGovernment opens consultation on amending regulations to introduce steps that councils will be required to take before moving to formal enforcement
The government’s Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has opened a consultation seeking views on amending regulations to introduce steps that councils will be required to take before moving to formal enforcement. It outlines the steps that councils should follow ahead of seeking a liability order for unpaid council tax and proceeding to formal […]
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