R3 publishes research showing 1 in 4 British adults’ mental health affected by personal finances
R3, the insolvency and restructuring trade body, has published a new briefing showing that 1 in 4 British adults’ mental health is affected by personal finance concerns. The research, carried out in partnership with ComRes, was conducted with over 2,000 adults. Key findings include: 24% of British adults say that their personal or household finances are currently […]
Read MoreGovernment launches UK Digital Strategy
The Government has published its UK Digital Strategy, which sets out how plans to develop a world-leading digital economy that works for everyone. It looks at improving connectivity, skills and inclusion, safety and security, and delivery of public services. This is part of the Government’s ‘Plan for Britain’ to build a stronger, fairer country that works […]
Read MoreVulnerability Registration Service opens
The Vulnerability Registration Service (VRS) is the UK’s first central register for helping vulnerable consumers protect themselves against further debt or financial stress. Its dedicated consumer portal is now open and can be used by organisations to share information about the circumstances of vulnerable consumers to help to avoid them having to go through the […]
Read MoreScotland and the Standard Financial Statement
Following the introduction of the Money Advice Service’s Standard Financial Statement (SFS) for debt advice, creditors and others to use as a single, consistent tool for assessing an individual’s income and expenditure on 1 March 2017, Scotland’s Insolvency Service, Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) has confirmed that the Common Financial Tool (CFT) used in Scotland, will […]
Read MoreChristian’s Against Poverty publishes update to ‘The Poor Pay More’ report
Christian’s Against Poverty (CAP) has published an update to its ‘The Poor Pay More’ report from December 2015, which shows how self-disconnection is still a significant problem and explores new data showing how lack of internet access contributes to pre-payment users being unable to get the best energy deals. The report update, entitled ‘Where we […]
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