Potential debt problems may arise for those Britons who are married, as a new report has revealed they are paying more tax than their counterparts in other countries. Conducted by the Christian social policy charity Care, the study Tax Burden…
Those in debt may see the bonds they enjoy with their relatives put under strain, as research has indicated that financial difficulties cause family relationships to suffer. This is according to policy adviser with The Family and Parenting Institute Carena…
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Debt helplines in Britain are likely to be fairly active at the beginning of 2010, according to one industry practitioner. Ian Boden-Smyth of the UK Insolvency Helpline made this comment following a statement from the National Audit Office revealing that,…
Homeowners who have been unable to make repayments on credit debts may soon be offered greater protection in the courts, as the government has issued a consultation paper regarding this matter. Justice minister Bridget Prentice noted it is essential to…
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People in Britain may find themselves faced with bankruptcy unwittingly, as the government has introduced an online scheme that will allow those with large debts to file for insolvency without going to court. This move is a concern for those…
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The British public appears to have taken a few financial lessons to heart following the recent economic crisis, which has been described as “a huge shock” for the country. Head of consumer finance at lovemoney.com Ed Bowsher made this observation,…
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Britons could experience greater savings by shopping around for energy providers, it has been suggested, a move which may prevent any potential debt problems from arising. Head of utilities for comparison website Gocompare.com Mark Greening noted that the assumption that…
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Almost a million people in the UK are dealing with their debt difficulties on their own, without asking for professional help. This is according to statistics from R3, which revealed that 916,000 Britons are struggling in this manner, while a…
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