BSA members elect new Deputy Chair

18th November 2016 Consumer Collections |

The Building Society Association (BSA) has announced that Jonathan Westhoff, Chief Executive of the West Brom has been elected as the Deputy Chair of the BSA.  He replaces Chris Pilling, Chief Executive of the Yorkshire Building Society, who is stepping down. Commenting, Dick Jenkins, BSA Chairman said “Jonathan has already proved himself a thoughtfully outspoken member…

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Councils spend £933 million paying off debt

18th November 2016 Consumer Collections |

Councils spent £933m servicing debt owed to the UK Government through loans in the last financial year, according to the political party Scottish Green. Local authorities in Scotland owe a further £8.97 billion to the UK Government through a series of loans. The Scottish Green party published a report into local government debt which highlights…

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