MALG launches new virtual Members ‘Friday Forum’ to facilitate ‘working together to improve the lives of people in debt’ during Coronavirus outbreak
The Money Advice Liaison Group (MALG), the UK membership forum that brings together organisations from across the debt advice and related sectors to ‘work together to improve the lives of people in debt’, is launching a new virtual Members ‘Friday Forum’ to provide support and promote joint action during the Coronavirus outbreak. The weekly video […]
Read MoreMoney and Pensions Service provides financial support during the COVID-19 outbreak
Many people in the UK face uncertainty as the coronavirus situation further develops, not least when it comes to their financial wellbeing. Throughout this period, the Money and Pensions Service focus will remain on delivering for customers and helping everyone make the most of their money and pensions. It has published guidance in English and Welsh on how to deal with […]
Read MoreStepChange’s Debt Awareness Week ‘matters more than ever’ during such uncertain economic times
StepChange Debt Charity has today launched ‘Debt Awareness Week’ as the UK faces unprecedented economic uncertainty during the global COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. First launched in 2014, Debt Awareness Week is an annual campaign to open up the conversation around debt and encourage people who need help or advice to seek it out. This year’s theme is #ChangeYourDebtStory and […]
Read MoreDebt charities call for ‘rescue package’ to help household finances cope with Covid-19
StepChange Debt Charity and the Money Advice Trust are calling on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to introduce immediate financial help for households to avoid them being dragged into problem debt. The measures proposed to help households on a temporary basis through the financial impact of the Covid-19 outbreak include: The Government should get direct support to […]
Read MoreBob’s Blog: Important update on upcoming MALG meetings and events
Firstly I hope all of you are well, managing to cope with the changes to our working and personal lives, and staying safe. Following the Government announcements yesterday regarding the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we thought it was important to update you all on plans for upcoming meetings and events. As you may have already […]
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