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People falling into payday loan ‘debt trap’

People falling into payday loan ‘debt trap’

The Government and regulators are facing calls to improve protection for customers falling into a ‘downward spiral of debt’ through payday loans.
OFT to crack down on misleading business names

OFT to crack down on misleading business names

Businesses have been warned that they will not be allowed to use misleading trading names such as ‘helpline’ or ‘debtline’.
Consumers look to pay down debts

Consumers look to pay down debts

Consumers looked to give their finances a boost in February, with paying down debts the order of the day.
Debt management firms warned on future conduct

Debt management firms warned on future conduct

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has warned debt management firms that they face losing their licences if they do not follow new guidance set out by the regulator.
Debt management and payday loans poorly regulated

Debt management and payday loans poorly regulated

Parts of the credit market are ‘opaque and poorly regulated’ and require urgent attention, the Government has been told.
First time buyer activity hits three year high

First time buyer activity hits three year high

First-time buyers looking to beat the stamp duty deadline on March 24 have boosted activity levels to a three year high.
Debt affecting 70% of UK adults

Debt affecting 70% of UK adults

More than two thirds of UK adults are thought to be having issues with debt, but millions are burying their heads in the sand over their problems.
Government debt soars to £1 trillion

Government debt soars to £1 trillion

The Government borrowed less money in December than a year previously, but it could not stop national debt hitting the £1 trillion mark.
High redundancy figures fuel debt fears

High redundancy figures fuel debt fears

Fears are growing that debt repayment problems could be on the horizon for thousands of people after official figures revealed almost 300,000 people have been made redundant in 2011 so far.
Personal insolvencies fall

Personal insolvencies fall

Personal insolvencies in England and Wales fell slightly in the three months to September, but charities have warned that millions of people remain vulnerable.


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