FCA proposes action to close gaps in borrowers’ credit files
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is consulting on designating certain credit reference agencies (CRAs). If a lender shares credit information with one designated consumer CRA, it would be required to share it with them all. The changes aim to close gaps in consumers’ credit files and ensure these more accurately reflect people’s financial circumstances. Alison Walters, […]
Read MoreChristians Against Poverty publishes new report on barriers to work
UK charity, Christians Against Poverty (CAP), which runs face-to-face job clubs in communities across the UK, has published a new report revealing the challenges UK job seekers are facing and what needs to be addressed to get more people back into work. CAP’s latest report, ‘Barriers to Work: Challenges, support and solutions’, has identified the […]
Read MoreFinancial Ombudsman Service calls on university students to watch out for common financial pitfalls
The Financial Ombudsman Service is urging university students to be aware of common financial pitfalls and make informed choices, as it aims to raise awareness and improve understanding of the service it provides. The campaign is being run in response to the fact that thousands of younger people complain each year about avoidable financial problems. From […]
Read MoreNew Money Advice Trust report ‘Lost in the System’ looks at council tax collection in England
Debt advice charity Money Advice Trust has published a new report, ‘Lost in the system‘, which they say shows how outdated council tax debt collection practices are, ahead of further bill rises across England set for April 2026. It warns that thousands of people are already being pushed into hunger, stress and spiralling debt by […]
Read MoreMALG Community Catch Up: February 2026
Hello to all our Members and Associates, welcome to the newly-named MALG Community Catch-Up – your monthly update on opportunities to ‘work together to improve the lives of people in debt’. In this edition: Introducing our new CEO! AI Debt Advice Research Podcast Conference 2026 – Save the Date New MALG Ambassadors coeo UK Customer Focus Summit National Members […]
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