Ministry of Justice
Government announces probate fees hike
The Government has announced changes to probate fees which means some will pay almost £6,000 more - but for estates worth less than £50,000 you won't pay anything at all
6 November 2018
Power of Attorney fee cut to £82
The fee for registering a Lasting Power of Attorney has dropped from £110 to £82, in a move the Government hopes will en
7 April 2017
Used a dodgy claims handler? Now the Legal Ombudsman can help
People who've used unscrupulous claims management companies (CMCs) can now take their complaints to the Legal Ombudsman
28 January 2015
Over 200 rogue claims firms shut down last year, Government says
The Government has stepped up action against claims management companies that fail to comply with industry standards
25 February 2014
Dodgy PPI claims firms face new Government crackdown
Rogue PPI reclaim firms will face bigger fines in future under Government plans
21 November 2013
Silent PPI calls to be probed by Ofcom
Silent and abandoned phone calls about PPI are being investigated by telecoms watchdog Ofcom
17 May 2013
Claims management firms face new clampdown
Claims management companies will have to agree all customer contracts in writing before taking a fee under new rules
8 April 2013
New laws will regulate bailiffs
Bailiffs will be policed under new laws to 'clean up' the industry and protect vulnerable debtors, says the MoJ
25 January 2013
Claims body attacks MSE and Which? over PPI campaign
The claims management industry has attacked us for our work to show consumers how to claim for free
16 May 2012
Letter to Ken Clarke demands tougher PPI claims regulation
We have today written a joint letter to the Justice Secretary demanding tougher regulation of claims management firms
14 May 2012
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