HMRC admits errors in use of Private Debt Collectors
Well over half the complaints made against the taxman are upheld by HM Revenue & Customs’ own internal complaints system.
Consumers suffer BT Debt Recovery headache
CANCELLING a telephone and broadband package when out of the specified contract period should be relatively straightforward.
Base rate held as economy shows sign of improving
The Bank of England has voted to keep interest rates at 0.5% and hold fire on pumping any more money into the economy through its quantitative easing programme.
Banks still not lending to small businesses
Figures showing almost half of all new small business lending applications have been declined by banks are being greeted with disappointment by the Forum of Private Business
‘Dodgy’ Debt Collector prosecuted
The owner of a takeaway lost his business after his electricity was cut off by a debt collector using a forged warrant to "cut corners".
Leading UK Commercial Debt Collection firm shows increase in figures
Off the back of the latest CSA debt statistics, Federal Management Ltd have revealed an increase of 24.5% in their Collection figures for the first six months of 2012 compared with the same period in 2011
Travelodge Creditors Vote Through Debt Deal
Travelodge's landlords have backed a controversial rescue plan to help the budget hotel chain overcome its crippling debt burden.
Return of the debtor’s prison
US Debt collectors are using legal loopholes to lock up poor citizens who can't pay their debts.
Citigroup Pays £373m to Settle Debt Claims
Citigroup has agreed to pay $590m (£373m) to investors who allege they were misled about the scale of the bank’s ownership of troubled mortgage debt before the financial crisis.
Firms Line-up to Recoup Tax Debt
A TOTAL of 13 debt collection firms have bid for the chance to reclaim £5 million from residents who have failed to pay council tax.
Business Insolvency Levels Improve
Business insolvencies have fallen slightly in June, according to Experian’s latest Business Insolvency Trends report.
Payday Lender Fined Half a Million Pounds After Being Duped By...
A payday lender has been fined more than half a million pounds and had its licence revoked after falling victim to fraudsters who successfully impersonated thousands of people to take out loans.
UK Economy: Double-Dip Recession Not As Deep As We Feared
Britain's double-dip recession is not as deep as previously feared after revised ...
Trading Standards: Fake Debt Collector Warning
Fake debt collectors are targeting small business owners across Essex, Consumer Watch can reveal ...
Ex-Football club owner sets up Debt Collection firm
The Sunday Mail has revealed that ex-Rangers chairman Craig Whyte is launching a debt recovery business.
Repossession rates Drop to 18 Month Low
The number of homes being repossessed in the UK has fallen to its lowest level since the end of 2010, says the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).
New Law to Protect Tenants in Arrears in Scotland
A New housing law that provides more protection for social tenants in Scotland with rent arrears from eviction has been approved.
Banking Boss Admits £2 Million Invoice Fraud
A former Lloyds bank boss in charge of online security has admitted a £2.4 million fraud.
CCJ Value drops
The total value of judgments has fallen by £406.1m in one year in a clear sign that more UK residents are struggling to come to terms with debt problems ...
Debt Collection Agency advises Mother of 5 to keep her legs...
A mother-of-five was told by a debt collection agency call operator she would be better off if she learned to keep her 'bloody legs ...























