Councils warned on bailiff use

This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on 28th November 2012 18:50.

Bailiffs are charging excessive fees and not explaining their charges to debtors when acting for councils, the Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) has...

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Equifax Works With Consumer Lenders To Share Income Data

This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on 12th November 2012 18:29.

Leading consumer credit information and analytics expert, Equifax, has launched the Equifax Financial Stability Exchange to provide all sectors...

My first post so please be kind. I have had this passed around about 7 or 8 debt collectors. Due to divorce ill health I have lost most of them. I have uploaded the letters I have and am struggling to cope.

Credit Card

MBNA

Balance £20,500

Taken out...

so i chose here, if its wrong please move it to the right section .

Anyway, is there anything we can do about a neighbours house alarm going off nearly all the time, it has been like this for a few weeks, it stops for a short while then its on for hours and its really annoying .

Hi everyone,

Quick Q, after getting into arrears a couple of times in the last couple of years on council tax, a friend said we should look at council tax benefit. I didn't think we could get this as we get working tax credits, and the council never mentioned we should look at this when...

Scottish law to protect tenants in arrears

This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on 14th August 2012 13:14.

The Scottish Government has introduced a new law aimed at protecting tenants in the social housing sector with rent arrears from eviction. Under the...
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Scottish law to protect tenants in arrears

This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on 14th August 2012 13:14.

The Scottish Government has introduced a new law aimed at protecting tenants in the social housing sector with rent arrears from eviction. Under the...
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how agency snoops spoil our credit ratings with duff information

This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on 8th August 2012 09:28.

Every day, thousands of Britons are turned down for loans and mortgages on the basis of the records held on them by the three big credit agencies.......

Yes I am seeking that eternal elixir that keeps cats off, if anyone has any ideas please please please let me know, we have tried and all have failed:

Pee off plants - don't know their proper name.

Garlic plants growing among the beds.

Pepper.
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Citizens Advice put in consumer protection frontline

This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on 11th April 2012 17:43.

Citizens Advice will be the first line of protection for consumers under plans confirmed by the government. The charity will take initial calls and......

I'm a bit surprised that there's no mention anywhere on this site of paying income tax being unlawful as it funds illegal wars, occupations and genocide in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Pakistan (and soon Iran). Has anyone heard of Chris Coverdale and his 'Make Wars History' campaign? According to him,...

Bailiffs to increase debtors' fees as councils seek cut of profit

This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on 28th December 2011 20:40.

Councils under pressure from cuts are considering taking a share of bailiffs' fees, increasing the burden on debtors. Increasing numbers...

Drivers hit for £1.3bn in parking fees as councils rake in record takings

This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on 17th December 2011 18:15.

Drivers paid out more than £1.3billion to councils in parking charges last year, it was revealed yesterday. The record takings...

I paid 2 months council tax in Aug for Aug and Sept as I lost my job. I rang them today and paid 200.00 as I couldn't pay Oct as I was out of work. They promptly advised that it has gone to court, for 20 th Dec. We never had a letter from them even though they insist they sent one and are clashing...

Fifth of English councils 'could reject tax freeze'

This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on 25th November 2011 18:33.

Up to a fifth of councils in England may not accept the government's offer to help pay for a freeze in council tax next year, a survey suggests.......