BBC to provide local communities with TV license dispensation for the funeral of Her Majesty the Queen
TV Licensing wants to make money advice and wider sector service users aware of the fact that the BBC will be providing local communities with a TV license dispensation on Monday 19 September 2022 to mark the funeral of Her Majesty the Queen, who was the embodiment of public service. This will allow any communal […]
Read MoreMoney and Pensions Service issues all for evidence on debt advice clients with deficit budgets
The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is now calling for evidence on debt advice clients with deficit budgets. The purpose of this call for evidence is to understand what help can, or could, be offered where a client presents with a deficit budget, as well as what MaPS can do to enable this help to […]
Read MoreChanging Lives publishes report on impact of the rising cost of living on people with multiple unmet needs
Changing Lives, a national charity, supporting thousands of people in the most challenging of circumstances, has published a report entitled ‘Priced Out’ on the impact of the rising cost of living on people with multiple unmet needs. The report’s key findings are: The rising cost of living has had a devastating impact on people with […]
Read MoreFinancial Services Bill to unlock growth and investment across the UK
Legislation to enhance the competitiveness of the UK financial services sector and unlock tens of billions of pounds of investment across the UK economy was introduced to Parliament today (Wednesday 20 July). The Financial Services and Markets Bill repeals hundreds of pieces of EU retained law to deliver a comprehensive model of regulation for the […]
Read MoreDebt charities call on Ofgem to “ramp up” protection for people with energy debt
The UK’s three largest debt charities have called on the energy regulator Ofgem to urgently increase protections for people with energy arrears, as rising costs continue to impact households. Citizens Advice, the Money Advice Trust and StepChange Debt Charity are warning that with a further substantial rise in the energy price cap coming in October, […]
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