Gareth McNab, director of external affairs at Christians Against Poverty, explains why change is needed to ensure that low income households are able to access affordable insolvency solutions
Traditionally, firms have used explicit consent to record customer health issues. Other options exist but, as Credit 500 member and vulnerability expert Chris Fitch notes, they bring their own challenges
At some point in 2021, StepChange expects a collision between problem debt and vulnerability, but policymakers can find a way to help those turning to food banks, writes Credit 500 member Phil Andrew
Some measures introduced to protect consumers of credit products will likely become permanent, writes Credit 500 member Jonathan Horsman, secretary to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Alternative Lending
This week the House of Lords will debate an amendment to legislation that would write down the total amount owed by customers on debts sold by banks to debt purchasers
Small businesses that took out bounce back loans will get the chance to extend their loan term to 10 years and take a six-month payment holiday, under plans to offer SMEs a flexible repayment scheme
Credit Strategy is hosting its latest broadcast masterclass on 16 February, which will explore new tools for trade credit professionals working in the most intense environment they’ve faced
TSB has posted a statutory pre-tax loss of £204.6m for 2020, compared with a £46m profit the year before, in a results update that admits its performance was “significantly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic"
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