Unemployment ‘a key cause of debt’
Those who find themselves losing a job are among the most vulnerable to debt, Citizens Advice (CAB) has noted.
Commenting after the relea…
Bid to get debt free may be helped by base rate move
All nine members of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) have visited to hold the base rate, which could signal that the record l…
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Renters’ fears may highlight debt management need
Those who rent their property rather than having a mortgage have been identified in a new poll as being the most financially vulnerable to the consequ…
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Debt consolidation may be needed as public worries grow
Britons are getting increasingly concerned about their levels of personal debt, a new survey has revealed.
A poll by insolvency practitioners' …
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IVA help ‘needs to be considered carefully’
Those considering an individual voluntary arrangement (IVA) as a means of getting out of severe debt need to be aware of the implications involved in …
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Repossession risk hint as Bank governor discusses rate rises
Those who take out mortgages should be aware that there will eventually be a hike in interest rates, Bank of England governor Mervyn King has said.
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Consumers who face losing homes ‘should seek free advice’
UK householders who face having their homes repossessed amid the economic downturn have been urged to seek free, independent advice at their local Cit…
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Scheme launched to help those facing repossession
During these straitened times, the risk of repossession can be a very real threat for some families living on the edge of serious debt problems, but o…
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