Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
Chancellor, Rachel Reeves is set to announce 60 measures aimed at reducing regulatory burdens and stimulating economic. With between 100 and 130 regulatory bodies currently in the UK, the Government plans to significantly cut this number. The new ‘radical action plan’ will be published following consultations with regulators, as the Government seeks to address deteriorating…
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A taxi driver jailed after inflating turnover to secure three Covid Bounce Back Loans. Nelson Clark fraudulently applied for three Bounce Back Loans in 2020 by significantly exaggerating his turnover.cHe then used the funds for personal use, breaking the rules of the scheme again. Clark from Dartford, was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison when…
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is considering whether to remove or increase the contactless card limit to enhance economic growth and benefit households and businesses. The FCA says that damilies and businesses across the country could benefit from greater choice, flexibility and smoother purchases. Making regulation less prescriptive would also give firms greater control and…
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Money Wellness has announced that it has launched a free household bills calculator to help households prepare for April bill increases with households set to see essential bills rise on average by around £660 a year on 1st April. The tool will let users input their current household expenses to receive a personalised forecast showing price…
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