Bailiffs caught up in multi million pound computer error
A whistleblower has claimed £270 million of payments to Bristol City Council are sloshing around without being processed, and innocent people have had bailiffs turning up at their doors
US Debt Collection giants move into the UK
Large US Debt Collection firm Encore Capital Group has negotiated a deal to buy a majority stake in Cabot Credit Management (CCM) for £128m, paving the way for their entrance in to the UK's Debt Purchasing market.
Irish University calls in Debt Collectors
An Irish university is hiring debt collectors to tackle the growing problem of unpaid student fees.
Payday Loan industry is ‘out of control’
The Citizen’s Advice Bureau is calling on the Office for Fair Trading to immediately ban the payday lenders it says it has evidence of causing harm to borrowers.
Bailiff boom due to Council Tax benefit cuts
Bailiffs are profiting at the expense of struggling families because of cuts to council tax benefits, according to the Citizens Advice service.
Boyband call in administrators in the middle of UK Tour
British Boyband Blue might want to think about adding some extra dates to their comeback tour -after going bust mid tour after increasing pressure from creditors.
Female Insolvencies on the increase
Payday lenders and other expensive credit providers who are 'ruthlessly targeting' young women could be behind the growing proportion of women being declared insolvent.
HMRC issues Tax Credit scam email warning
People who receive tax credits are being warned about scam emails being sent out by fraudsters in an attempt to gather card details and passwords.
Debt Purchase Group competitor buy out
DEBT purchaser Lowell Group has acquired the Interlacken Group in a move to bring additional strength to the firm.
Armed Police called in to assist Bailiffs in Gloucestershire
ARMED police descended on a Gloucestershire home after residents brandished knives and ball-bearing guns during a forced eviction of a middle-aged woman.