All articles featuring 'Debt'
Government wants more time on payday loan cost cap
19 July 2011BIS today announced it will carry out further research into the high cost credit industry before deciding on a cost cap
Unemployment down but number still high
15 June 2011Unemployment has fallen by 88,000, while the number of people in work has increased by a similar number
OFT publishes new debt management guidance
14 June 2011The OFT has revised its debt management guidelines in a bid to crackdown on "unacceptable" practices by some firms
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MP to step-up payday loan cost cap moves
13 June 2011Stella Creasy says many firms are exploitative given expensive loans are often aimed at society's poorest
Crackdown on loan broker fees
1 June 2011Firms that charge for finding loans will be curbed, after the OFT found some take cash without carrying out the service
New Virgin Money 16-month 0% balance transfer credit card
27 May 2011An interest-free plastic from Virgin launches today, which can be cheaper than the longest 0% deal
Mortgage rescue scheme comes up short
25 May 2011A scheme to help people avoid losing their homes assisted fewer than half as many as expected at three times the cost
Energy debts up three-fold in past four years
12 May 2011Charity the Money Advice Trust says it has seen a 181% jump in the number of people seeking advice for fuel debts
Home repossessions up 15%
12 May 2011Some 9,100 properties were taken by mortgage lenders during the first quarter of 2011
Guest Comment: The importance of impartial debt advice
29 April 2011Access to free, independent debt advice for anyone who needs it has never been more important in these tough times
150,000 use benefits check-up tool in first two days
15 April 2011Tens of thousands have already checked if they're entitled to benefits 48 hours after we launched an eligibility checker
BBC launches huge scientific test into money management
14 April 2011In one of the largest-ever studies into the UK's ability to manage cash, BBC Watchdog launches the Big Money Test
Free money advice service launches
4 April 2011The Money Advice Service, initially set up by the Government, will provide unbiased help on financial matters
Inquiry into financial education in schools launched
16 March 2011An All Party Parliamentary Group has begun an inquiry in a bid to kick-start compulsory money lessons for kids
Barclaycard launches 20-month 0% balance transfer deal
16 March 2011The lender has launched the longest-ever interest-free balance transfer deal as it strikes back in the credit card war
Eon shakes up direct debits to stop bill shocks
Lloyds TSB first big bank to launch junior cash Isa
Home phone and broadband prices on the rise
Which? launches collective energy switching campaign
Retailers in extended warranty shake-up
"Wish I'd been stupid enough to get PPI in the first place"
Surprise call from Ed Davey, Energy Minister – on collective switching
A warning to freelancers and the self-employed everywhere
A dragon in the Napoleonic wars
Student loans will be interest free for many 2012 starters
