Publication Date 22 July 2019 Body-worn cameras to be compulsory for bailiffs amid fears of debtor bullying Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item Rogue bailiffs targeted by Ministry of Justice initiative to discourage intimidation and aggression.
Publication Date 18 July 2019 Insolvency Service reviews current IP regulatory landscape Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item The Insolvency Service is calling for evidence from stakeholders as part of a review into the current regulatory framework for insolvency practitioners (IPs) in the UK.
Publication Date 18 July 2019 Company insolvency statistics - Q1 2019 Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item January to March 2019 figures show a rise in new company insolvencies.
Publication Date 8 July 2019 Income tax relief when a business ends, under SEIS and EIS Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) aims to encourage investments in new start-ups, whilst offering tax efficient benefits to investors.
Publication Date 23 May 2019 Call for credit curfew for online lending Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item Newcastle University researchers say a ban on access to online credit between 11pm and 7am could help protect consumers.
Publication Date 10 May 2019 Increased consumer protection when airlines fail Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item The Department for Transport has published a report making recommendations to protect consumers when an airline or travel company fails.
Publication Date 18 April 2019 Debt collection can and should be done responsibly Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item Peter Wallwork, chief executive of the Credit Services Association, explains best practice for debt collection.
Publication Date 11 April 2019 Pledge to reform council tax debt collection Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item Vulnerable people who fall behind with council tax payments will have greater protection from aggressive debt enforcement, under new plans to improve the way councils collect arrears.
Publication Date 28 March 2019 People with mental health issues more likely to be in problem debt Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item Analysis by the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute has shown that people with mental health issues are three-and-a-half times more likely to be in problem debt.
Publication Date 21 March 2019 Share information and reform reporting to help accountants fight fraud Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item How accountants can play their part in fighting fraud most effectively if they have access to key information.