Child Poverty Action Group launches ‘Mind the Gaps’ briefings reporting on families’ incomes during pandemic
Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) has launched a new series of ‘Mind the Gaps’ briefings to report on families’ incomes during the Coronavirus pandemic. The briefings highlight some of the gaps in support that exist for children and families affected by the Covid-19 crisis using evidence from CPAG’s Early Warning System (EWS) which collects case […]
Read MoreMoney Advice Scotland launches Coronavirus advice sector survey
Money Advice Scotland is keen to understand the early impact of the Coronavirus situation on the advice sector as well as ascertaining what support it can offer at this time. A short survey has been launched aimed at anyone working as an adviser or an advice manager to help gather key insights. Please complete it here.
Read MoreUK Finance shares how the banking and finance industry will support consumers and businesses through Coronavirus crisis
As the situation with Covid-19 in the UK evolves rapidly many consumers and businesses have questions about how the banking and finance industry will be able to support them to access the finances, support and guidance they need. UK Finance has created a dedicated area on its website which aims to provide businesses and consumers […]
Read MoreLowell announces extended COVID-19 customer commitments
Lowell, one of the largest credit management companies in the UK, has published a list of commitments to minimise the financial burden of existing debts on its customers during the Coronavirus crisis. The commitments, which have been aligned with views from debt advice sector, are designed to help those with financial difficulties caused by COVID-19. […]
Read MoreFCA publishes draft temporary guidance for firms on motor finance agreements amd Coronavirus
As money advice blogger Debt Camel has updated followers: “Earlier this week FCA guidance for unsecured loans came into force. Car finance wasn’t included with that as the FCA said it wanted to look at it separately. Now we have the details of what the FCA is proposing for car finance. It broadly follows the general “three […]
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