The pandemic one year on: Citizens Advice publishes ‘Life through Lockdown’ report
Citizens Advice was founded in September 1939, as war was declared in Europe. As we recover from a global pandemic that has been described as the world’s greatest test since World War II, its role remains as crucial now as it was then. In the first year of the pandemic, Citizens Advice advisors provided 18 […]
Read MoreCredit Awareness Week: People ‘still in the dark’ when it comes to credit reports
A lack of understanding around credit ratings has been exposed as part of this week’s Credit Awareness Week. New consumer insights have revealed low levels of engagement and knowledge about how credit reporting and scoring work. Nearly half of the UK public (46%) have never checked their credit report, a figure which rises to 65% […]
Read MoreStepChange publishes ‘Covid Debt Rescue’ report
Millions of households who were managing before the pandemic are now in real financial difficulty, due to public health restrictions reducing their income or working hours. While the Government’s support schemes have helped many people to cope financially, StepChange Debt Charity’s analysis identifies a ticking time-bomb of Covid-related arrears and debt, with the most acute […]
Read MoreMoney and Pensions Service unveils new consumer brand MoneyHelper
Since the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) was formed in 2019, it has operated three legacy consumer facing brands: the Money Advice Service, The Pensions Advisory Service and Pension Wise. MaPS was created as a single body to bring together financial guidance services and content, making it easier for customers to find what they are looking for in one joined-up service. The […]
Read MoreFormer MALG Chair Liz Barclay named as Small Business Commissioner to lead crackdown on late payments to small businesses
The government has today (16 March) announced the appointment of former MALG Chair Liz Barclay as Small Business Commissioner to spearhead the national effort to crackdown on delayed invoices – which cause thousands of small businesses to close every year. Liz Barclay will be the first female Small Business Commissioner, a post which was created […]
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