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As Universal credit is rolled out to all districts, many recipients will be blindsided by one huge change in how their housing benefit is delivered. The change is expected to cause an increase in rent…
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When a couple expecting a child paid £380 to rent a Pinxton home, they never realised that they were dealing with a fraudster. The crime, accepting rental proceeds under false pretenses is not uncommon in the…
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The charity behind over 400 food banks across the UK is taking an innovative approach to poverty. Through a partnership with several debt charities, a pilot program is coming to at least six food banks…
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An unpopular bedroom tax was blamed for a West Midlands tenant’s suicide. The Solihull Council says that a grant could have offset the increase in living costs for Stephanie Bottrill. The former postal worker had…
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The Scottish government has announced a 12 point action plan that will be used to limit the power of payday loan companies. The purpose is to protect citizens from possible abuse.
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When the High Court rejected Jonathan Akerman-Livingstone’s appeal of his eviction order in 10 October 2013, it appeared that would be the end of the case. However, his fight kept on with surprising results just handed…
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Cash Genie is the latest of several overnight loan companies to fall under increased scrutiny for treating customers unfairly. In this case though, it was a self-reported matter in which the firm notified the Financial Conduct…
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Amid the news of High Street lenders charging obscene interest rates, a flurry of new lows have been announced in recent weeks with concern to personal loan rates. Competition between banks is actually benefiting consumers…
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A UK pawnbroker that provides payday loans has announced that it will be refunding £700,000 in overages charged to its customers. The Money Shop agreed to the refunds which it says were a result of a…
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After over a decade of ensuring that pensioners do not have to fear the cold, UK fuel suppliers are quietly cutting the aid programmes that keep seniors warm during the winters. For those that rely on…