Centre for Social Justice publishes report on measuring vulnerability in council tax collection
The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has published a new report called ‘Vital Signs’ which looks at measuring vulnerability in council tax collection. The report is the fourth piece in a series of work designed to drive up standards in government debt collection. In 2020, the CSJ released ‘Collecting Dust’, which charted a new path […]
Read MoreConsultation on Consumer Credit Act Reform closing 21 July 2025
MALG Members are reminded that phase 1 of the consultation setting out the government’s proposal to reform the Consumer Credit Act (CCA) will close on 21 July 2025. This consultation seeks views on the proposals in relation to information requirements, sanctions and criminal offences. The government has identified opportunities to deliver a modernised regime which […]
Read MoreDebt advice integrated with mental health and other community services in Government’s 10 year Health Plan for England
The government’s new 10-year health plan for England aims to integrated debt advice with mental health and other community services within new neighbourhood health centres. These centres will provide a range of services, including those related to debt, employment, and stop smoking, all aimed at addressing the wider determinants of health. The plan also focuses on […]
Read MoreGovernment to consult on regulation of enforcement sector
New reforms to the enforcement sector will protect the financially vulnerable and give those facing debt greater opportunity to settle at the earliest and cheapest stage possible, the UK Government says. Setting out plans to overhaul to the way sector operates, the Government today has outlined it will: Consult on plans for greater regulation of […]
Read MoreChristians Against Poverty publishes 2025 Client Report and raises concerns about isolation and fear
Christians Against Poverty (CAP) says its 2025 Client Report (entitled ‘No Time to Lose‘) reveals the “invisible impacts of poverty”. It looks at the experiences of it’s clients, and reveals a stark picture where debt is forcing people into hiding, with a staggering 85% feeling isolated, and more than half (52%) admitting they were afraid to […]
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