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Universal Credit timeline for 2013-2014
by Paul Gailey on May 22nd, 2013
OFT announces new restrictions for payday loan firms
by Jacqueline Cohen on March 11th, 2013
The OFT carried out checks on 50 payday loan companies who account for 90% of the market. They found they were failing to comply with the expected standards.
Are proposed changes to child benefit entitlements fair?
by Sam Ridley on January 4th, 2013
New year, new start – but it might not be one all of the country is looking forward to. From the 7th January 2013 all households where one parent earns over £50k will see child benefit cut and for those where one parent earns over £60k, child benefit will be cut completely. Changes to child benefit [...]
Half the population struggling with rising food and heating costs
by Felicity Ransom on December 19th, 2012
Half the population are struggling with the rising food costs and higher electricity and gas prices.
Charging Orders: The Times They Are A Changing
by Mike Morgan on July 16th, 2012
An overview of the new process for Charging Orders and how this will affect people in Debt Management Plans and IVAs.


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