IVAs ‘could be on the rise’
Individual voluntary arrangements could soon be on the increase, it has been warned.
The UK Insolvency Helpline has spoken out in response to a Hou…
Over-indebtedness strategy is ‘a complete failure’
The government’s over-indebtedness strategy – launched in 2004 – has not served its purpose, an industry expert has said.
Edward Leigh MP, Chairman…
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Cheque’s demise ‘could cause financial worries for the elderly’
The demise of the cheque could cause financial distress for older people – even debt worries – as they have become used to the form of payment, a char…
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House-buyers ‘unsure how much the venture will cost’
House-buyers could be placing themselves at risk of debt as it has been revealed almost a quarter of those purchasing property are unsure how much it …
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More female breadwinners ‘to ease debt worries’
There has been an increase in female breadwinners in the last decade – possibly to ease family debt – new research has suggested.
A study conducted…
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Fuel duty ‘is the most unfair tax’
Fuel duty – which could be adding to people’s debt worries – has been voted as Britain’s most unfair tax in a recent poll.
The survey has been carr…
Consumers ‘fail to learn lessons’ of the recession
Individuals could be risking debt worries by not learning lessons from the recession, new research has suggested.
A study carried out by Clydesdale…
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A third of those with debt problems ‘have not informed their partners’
Around 30 per cent of those with personal insolvency troubles have not told those closest to them about their difficulties, new research has shown.
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