CIVEA publishes post-lockdown support plan for enforcement sector
The Civil Enforcement Association (CIVEA) has been in close contact with the government throughout the COVID-19 crisis. The Ministry of Justice was appreciative of its guidance to members and its proactive response to the lockdown. There is not yet a date for enforcement activity to resume or when the Taking Control of Goods amending regulations […]
Read MoreFinancial Inclusion Centre publishes proposals to deal with immediate and longer term financial impacts of Covid-19
The Financial Inclusion Centre publishes proposals to deal with immediate and longer term financial impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The report highlights that Covid-19 has brought to light serious health and income inequalities in society. Recent analysis by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that the Covid-19 related mortality rate in more deprived areas […]
Read MoreCifas enters collaborative partnership with The Vulnerability Registration Service to protect vulnerable consumers
Cifas and The Vulnerability Registration Service (VRS) have entered into a collaborative agreement that will offer protection to vulnerable individuals through the VRS national vulnerability database later this year. With effect from 1 August 2020, Cifas will no longer be providing the Protecting the Vulnerable scheme. The Protecting the Vulnerable scheme is a shared register […]
Read MoreFCA announces support for customers who are struggling to pay their mortgage due to coronavirus
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today announced proposals which will continue support for customers who are struggling to pay their mortgage due to coronavirus (Covid-19). The proposal outlines the options firms will be required to provide customers coming to an end of a payment holiday, as well as those who are yet to request […]
Read MoreUrgent action needed to help millions struggling with Covid-19 council tax debt
The UK’s three largest debt charities have called on the Government to change ‘ineffective’ regulations on how councils collect council tax arrears to protect households who have fallen behind due to coronavirus. Citizens Advice, the Money Advice Trust and StepChange Debt Charity fear that with council tax enforcement measures likely to restart soon, many residents who are […]
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