CAP 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. […]
Read MoreGet to know your pension – Department for Work and Pensions
The Department for Work and Pensions has released a starter guide to saving for later life. The guide provides useful information with the aim of educating people regarding their pension so that they feel secure about their future. >> Download and View the PDF here
Read MoreNew research on debt advice and vulnerability launched from Money Advice Trust
Money Advice Trust launched a research project today looking at how the debt advice sector supports people in vulnerable situations. Conducted by University of Bristol’s Personal Finance Research Centre (PFRC) in partnership with the Money Advice Trust and the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute and grant funded by the Money Advice Service, the research […]
Read MoreTV licencing: cost of the licence fee will change on 1 April 2018
The cost of the licence fee will change on 1 April 2018. The Government is responsible for setting the level of the licence fee, and in 2016 announced that it would rise in line with inflation for five years from 1 April 2017. A colour licence will now cost £150.50 (currently £147). A black and white licence will […]
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