StepChange Debt Charity says increase in consumer credit borrowing may indicate Christmas debt struggles to come
New Money and Credit figures published by the Bank of England show net borrowing of consumer credit by individuals increased to £2.1 billion in November from £1.7 billion in October. StepChange Debt Charity says this could indicate people borrowing more in the lead up to Christmas and if anyone is struggling to repay festive debt, […]
Read MoreLatest statistics highlight young people’s exposure to and involvement in gambling
The Gambling Commission’s official statistics on Young People and Gambling in 2025 provides information about young people’s exposure to and involvement in gambling, as well as the impact gambling can have. The findings are taken from the annual Young People and Gambling Survey, conducted in 2025 by Ipsos on behalf of the Gambling Commission. The […]
Read MoreGovernment publishes new Child Poverty Strategy
The government’s new Child Poverty Strategy sets out the steps it is taking to reduce child poverty in the short term, as well as putting in place the building blocks needed to change the course the UK is currently on and create long-term change. The strategy brings together the action the government has already taken, […]
Read MoreEthnicity Premium: Rooted Finance-commissioned report highlights systemic barriers blocking equitable financial access
A new ‘rapid literature review’ report commissioned by Rooted Finance delivers ‘an unflinching assessment of the systemic barriers blocking equitable financial access’. It exposes the ‘Ethnicity Premium’: a structural penalty where diverse ethnic communities consistently pay more for essential products like credit, mortgages, and insurance – even when financial profiles are equivalent. Key Findings from […]
Read MoreBob’s Blog: MALG Update November 2025
Hello to all our Members and Associates, In this edition of Bob’s Blog: A New Name for ‘Bob’s Blog’ 2026 Meeting Dates Conference Feedback Podcast Sponsorship New Members Members Friday Forum Regional Meetings Latest Money Advice/Debt Sector News A New Name for ‘Bob’s Blog’ As you will probably now know, Bob Winnington is retiring in March […]
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