All news stories featuring 'Payday Loans'

'Affordable' payday loan credit union praised by Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall

15 May 2013

The Duchess said it was "very important to raise awareness" about credit unions, while visiting LMCU today

Payday loan crisis calls double as Kerry Katona Cash Lady TV ad banned

8 May 2013

The number of people seeking help with payday loan debts doubled last year, says StepChange Debt Charity

Payday lender MCO banned after chasing fraud victims for cash

19 March 2013

MCO has been stripped of its credit licence after allowing over 7,000 people to become unwitting victims of fraud

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14 March 2013

Tenants 'forced to use payday loans' to beat rent hikes

Shelter says renters are resorting to payday loans and dipping into their children's savings to hang onto their homes

6 March 2013

Payday loan firms told to play fair or be banned by OFT

Fifty leading payday lenders have got twelve weeks to change their practices or risk losing their licences

4 March 2013

Which? wants payday loans clampdown

Borrowers who find themselves locked out of mainstream credit are drowning in a vicious cycle of high-cost loans

27 February 2013

Payday loan crisis calls up 94%

The National Debtline charity took over 20,000 calls for help with payday loans in 2012, up 94% from the previous year

2 January 2013

Stella Creasy: Action needed NOW on payday loans

The Labour MP demands greater policing of 'legal loan sharks' in the window before tougher regulation comes into force

19 December 2012

OFT 'needs more resources' to police credit firms

The Office of Fair Trading doesn't have the tools to regulate the consumer credit market effectively, a report says

5 December 2012

Payday loan costs can be capped by new watchdog

A Government amendment to the Financial Services Bill confirms the FCA will have the power to cap payday loan costs

5 December 2012

Four million tempted by payday loans, survey says

Some 8% of people surveyed by R3 said the cost of the festive season is driving them towards considering a payday loan

3 December 2012

'Oi, David Cameron, sort out petrol prices!'

High fuel and energy costs top consumers' 'must tackle' list, a MoneySavingExpert.com poll reveals

28 November 2012

Payday loan reform latest: Will charges be capped?

Labour is claiming victory in its crusade to cap the cost of payday loans

26 November 2012

Payday loans code of practice takes effect

Four trade associations, representing over 90% of the payday loan industry, have revised their codes of practice

22 November 2012

Wonga: Payday loans 'do wonders' for your credit rating... really?

The reality is often the opposite as many lenders view the fact you've used a payday or short term loan as a negative

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