News section, this is the news section! Is that good for you? http://www.debtwizard.com/templates/debtwizard/media/global/debtwizard.gif http://www.debtwizard.com/news en-gb Solicitors for Cartel Client Review, a Claims Management Company, gets shut down by... http://www.debtwizard.com/news/consumer-issues/510-claim-management-solicitors-get-shut-down- Consumer Issues DebtWizard Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:04:52 +0000 UK striking numbers, debt statistics issued March 2010 http://www.debtwizard.com/news/politics-and-economey/505-uk-striking-debt-numbers-issued-march-2010 Politics and Economy DebtWizard Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:04:00 +0000 The Government, through the Insolvency Service, is increasing the cost for consumers who need to go bankrupt by 25%. http://www.debtwizard.com/news/consumer-issues/502-government-stings-consumers-as-they-put-up-the-cost-to-go-bankrupt-to-p600 Consumer Issues DebtWizard Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:20:18 +0000 Government plans a re-think on how pensions can stop consumers proposing a Debt Relief Order,DRO. http://www.debtwizard.com/news/consumer-issues/498-debt-relief-orders-re-think-about-pensions Consumer Issues DebtWizard Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:44:57 +0000 Bank charges claims re opens with key case against the Bank of Scotland on 11th June 2010..... http://www.debtwizard.com/news/consumer-issues/497-new-challenge-on-bank-charges-due-11-june-2010 Consumer Issues DebtWizard Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:12:32 +0000 New changes in how tax credits are to be collected will help consumers that have been over paid. http://www.debtwizard.com/news/consumer-issues/496-a-better-deal-for-tax-credit-claimants-who-delay-reporting-changes Consumer Issues DebtWizard Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 How inflation affects your spending power and wage negotiations. http://www.debtwizard.com/news/politics-and-economey/493-inflation-for-january-2010-explained Politics and Economy DebtWizard Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:24:29 +0000 The Ministry of justice is considering proposals to offer greater protection to home owners by setting a minimum amount of debt before a court can order the sale of a home. http://www.debtwizard.com/news/consumer-issues/492-new-rules-proposed-to-tighten-up-on-charging-orders Consumer Issues DebtWizard Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 'The internet is now an established way to meet and connect with new people, but those meeting on dating and other sites need to be on their guard against potential dating scams. http://www.debtwizard.com/news/consumer-issues/490-your-love-should-keep-you-warm-but-dont-get-fleeced- Consumer Issues DebtWizard Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:21:39 +0000 House repossessions hit 14 year high, but should they be higher? http://www.debtwizard.com/news/politics-and-economey/489-house-repossession-figures-2009-are-misleading Politics and Economy DebtWizard Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:08:58 +0000 As insolvencies reach record numbers Debtwizard claims the new figures are masking the true amount of unmanageable debt and feels it should be nearer the million mark. http://www.debtwizard.com/news/consumer-issues/484-personal-insolvencies-reach-record-numbers-but-should-they-be-higher Consumer Issues DebtWizard Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:27:44 +0000 UK striking numbers, debt statistics issued February 2010 http://www.debtwizard.com/news/politics-and-economey/480-uk-striking-debt-numbers-issued-february-2010 Politics and Economy DebtWizard Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:36:22 +0000 Fraudsters are sending out tens of thousands of scam emails to coincide with the tax return deadline of 31st January 2010. Anyone caught out by the scam could have their bank account emptied or find some additional shopping on their credit card that they did not know about. http://www.debtwizard.com/news/consumer-issues/476-fraudsters-attack-thousands-of-tax-payers-offering-false-rebates Consumer Issues DebtWizard Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 The FSA has announced sweeping new rules to regulate ‘Sale and rent back’ or ‘Fire sale’ schemes which are offered to mortgage holders facing repossession. We cover the key points and what to do if you find a firm unregulated. http://www.debtwizard.com/news/banks-and-regulation/477-fsa-gets-tough-with-sale-and-rent-back-schemes Banks and Regulation DebtWizard Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 The OFT has published draft guidance for lenders and borrowers as part of a consultation exercise about the enforceability of loan agreements. http://www.debtwizard.com/news/consumer-issues/475-oft-steps-into-the-ring-to-sort-out-unenforceable-credit-agreements Consumer Issues DebtWizard Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:11:18 +0000 The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has today launched a consultation covering a package of measures to further protect mortgage holders from excessive charges from lenders should they fall into arrears. http://www.debtwizard.com/news/banks-and-regulation/471-fsa-proposes-new-rules-to-protect-home-owners-in-arrears Banks and Regulation DebtWizard Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Millions urged to check their tax codes because of a fault with the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) new computer system. Is estimated that up to 25 million tax payers may have been sent the wrong tax codes which could result in some individuals paying around £108 per month extra. http://www.debtwizard.com/news/consumer-issues/470-millions-urged-to-check-their-tax-codes Consumer Issues DebtWizard Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:34:56 +0000 New rules on energy selling came into force on 18 January 2010, but are they enough to protect the householder? http://www.debtwizard.com/news/banks-and-regulation/466-honest-guv-we-are-the-cheapest-trust-me Banks and Regulation DebtWizard Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:46:46 +0000 So we never made the 3 million mark of unemployed by the end of the year, as predicted by many analysts, that said my real concern is how these individuals that become unemployed will motivate themselves into getting back to work. http://www.debtwizard.com/news/politics-and-economey/465-start-supporting-the-unemployed- Politics and Economy DebtWizard Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:54:10 +0000 Thousands of individuals turn to loan sharks as other forms of credit dries up. Also read the DebtWizard comment and advice on what to do if caught up with a loan shark. http://www.debtwizard.com/news/consumer-issues/462-thousands-forced-to-use-loan-sharks Consumer Issues DebtWizard Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:06:35 +0000