January 2010 Archived News
Debt sufferers 'failed' by Warm Front scheme
29/01/2010
A number of people with energy debt were left without any heating this winter de ...
Brits facing 'debt hangover'
28/01/2010
A leading Bank of England official has recognised the severe debt problems facin ...
Debt Management Alert: Motor premiums soar
28/01/2010
Many UK motorists could find themselves needing debt management support as a res ...
Elderly debt crisis: Pensioners rely on state
27/01/2010
The average person planning to retire this year will rely on the state pension f ...
Recession is over - but debt problems are not
27/01/2010
After six consecutive quarters of economic decline, it was announced yesterday t ...
Customers unhappy with credit card providers
26/01/2010
Many credit card customers say they're unhappy with their lenders because of dub ...
New rules on mortgage debt
26/01/2010
The Financial Services Authority has proposed new rules to protect mortgage hold ...
Debt Advice News: Crackdown on doorstep lenders?
25/01/2010
Steps to protect consumers from severe debt problems are set to be discussed nex ...
Debt Management News: Energy debts soar by 20%
25/01/2010
The number of energy customers entering debt repayment arrangements soared in t ...
Debt management weekly round-up
22/01/2010
It's been another busy week for consumers, and here's all the debt news that has ...
Debt Alert: Skipton breaks mortgage rate promise
22/01/2010
Thousands of borrowers could be pushed into debt problems after Skipton Building ...
8m 'hidden jobless' could suffer debt problems
21/01/2010
There was renewed optimism around the UK jobs market yesterday as new figures sh ...
'Avoid posting gold' to deal with debts
21/01/2010
People looking to solve their debt problems should be wary of websites offering ...
Year-long recession creates debt management need
20/01/2010
One in five people believe it will take them over a year to pay off their debts ...
Houses 'less affordable' than 50 years ago
20/01/2010
Homebuyers are at more risk of suffering debt problems than ever, as research sh ...
Inflation rise hits debt sufferers
19/01/2010
People with debt problems had little to cheer today, as the cost of goods was re ...
New help for those with energy debt
19/01/2010
There was a boost for those struggling with energy debt yesterday, as regulator ...
Energy Switching News: Cold snap causes debt woe
18/01/2010
Almost two thirds of people have thought more about their energy bills because o ...
Debt forces parents back to work
18/01/2010
Severe debt problems are forcing parents to work, a new study has found.
Debt Trap News: Brits fall foul of loan sharks
15/01/2010
A new report has outlined the huge debt risk posed by Britain's exposure to loan ...
Debt management weekly round-up
15/01/2010
It's the end of the week, and time for another look at the stories that have bee ...
Energy Comparison News: Heating bills soar
14/01/2010
Thousands of British households could be seeking debt help as freezing temperatu ...
NS&I glitch could lead to debt problems
14/01/2010
As many as 8,000 people could face debt problems after a technical glitch at Nat ...
Debt Management Plans explained in 90 seconds
14/01/2010
A Debt Management Plan or DMP is designed to take the financial pressure off you ...
Debt misery - Lenders hike credit card rates
13/01/2010
Credit card interest rates rose last month to their highest in more than three y ...
Consumers advised to seek debt help
13/01/2010
Consumers should seek debt management advice to ensure they don't incur a financ ...
Brits dodge the gym to avoid debt
12/01/2010
Brits are avoiding the gym to dodge debt problems, a new survey has found.
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Debt Help News: Saving levels dropped in December
12/01/2010
Consumers ditched their saving habits in December as the rush for Christmas gift ...
Cold snap could push Brits into debt problems
11/01/2010
Brits could find themselves in need of debt management help as a result of the c ...
Consumers shift housing debt to credit cards
11/01/2010
More than one million householders have turned to credit cards to pay their rent ...
Debt Advice Weekly round-up
08/01/2010
Customers who have been trying to avoid paying their debts by calling on their c ...
Debt Help News: Interest rates on hold again
08/01/2010
Interest rates are staying on hold again at 0.5 per cent.
The Bank of E ...
Debt Advice from EuroDebt
07/01/2010
We know how daunting it is to face a pile of debts, chasing calls and letters &# ...
Families staying cold to pay off debt
07/01/2010
Energy bills, high housing costs and debts are forcing people to turn the heatin ...
Personal debt in the UK nearly £1500 billion
07/01/2010
A thousand people are seeking some form of formal debt rescheduling every workin ...
Switching could help households with debt management
06/01/2010
Families could be spending too much on the daily cost of living, because they're ...
Debt Help News: Thousands of homes lost in 2009
06/01/2010
It's claimed the number of families who lost their homes last year is far higher ...
Victory for banks on credit cards
05/01/2010
Customers who have been trying to avoid paying their debts by calling on their c ...
More job losses could mean rise in debt problems
05/01/2010
The number of people seeking debt management help could rise this year, as a new ...
Balance switching could lead to debt management
04/01/2010
We're expected to move £3.2 billion onto new credit cards over the next thr ...
Lenders paying out more money
04/01/2010
New figures published by the Bank of England show lending is going up.
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