Nationwide Building Society poll finds independent Brits silently struggling with debt
More than half of Brits with debt are struggling according to a new poll by MALG member Nationwide Building Society that reveals most people take on the strain themselves rather than seek help. The poll of more than 2,000 UK adults reveals that of those in debt, 57 per cent are experiencing debt problems and […]
Read MoreDebt Advice Steering Group supports Peter Wyman’s Independent Review of Debt Advice Funding
A major Independent Review of the Funding of Debt Advice, led by Peter Wyman, was published on 25 January 2018. In the three months following, almost 30 organisations have formally responded to the Review. The Debt Advice Steering Group (DASG) has now considered those responses in detail and agreed to back the direction of travel […]
Read MoreMinistry of Justice crackdown on rogue bailiffs
Bailiffs who aggressively pursue debts will come under fresh scrutiny through plans announced by ministers to tackle intimidating and inappropriate behaviour. The Government is to launch a call for evidence following concerns that a minority of bailiffs are still acting aggressively when collecting money from debtors – particularly from vulnerable people. The call for evidence, which […]
Read MoreCAP report: Bringing restoration to desolate homes
Christians Against Poverty (CAP) have released a new report which is an invitation to look behind closed doors into the homes left desolate by debt and poverty. The report was launched in the House of Lords, hosted by CAP’s Patron, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury. Problem debt is more […]
Read MoreNew research from Money Advice Trust into experiences of people in debt who self-negotiate with creditors
Research outlines factors influencing the success of people tackling their debts themselves. The Money Advice Trust and Money Advice Service have today published research into the experiences of people in debt who negotiate with their creditors. A new Wiseradviser e-learning course for debt advisers on supporting clients to self-help has also been launched. […]
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