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June, 2007

• Nearly half of Britons `would lend to a friend in debt` [29/06/2007]
  Many people in the UK would lend as much money as they could afford to a friend who had debts,
• IVA hotspots `along the M4 corridor` [29/06/2007]
  A "financial road map" of the top ten towns for individual voluntary arrangements (IVAs) has been described by a financial
• Many Britons `consolidate debts to manage payments` [28/06/2007]
  A total of one-third of borrowers in the UK are using debt consolidation to manage their payments, a new study
• Call for investigation into credit card charges [27/06/2007]
  People who receive a £12 default charge on the credit card are falling victim to a "loophole" which was not
• Book `teaches young people in Scotland about debt` [27/06/2007]
  A new book has been introduced to classrooms in Scotland which aims to help children learn how to manage their
• Many Britons `fear their debts` [26/06/2007]
  Millions of people living in Britain are afraid of addressing their financial problems, a new study reveals.
• Shoppers in Scotland `hide clothes debt in the closet` [26/06/2007]
  Some 63 per cent of shoppers in Scotland admit that they are not honest about how much they spend on
• Britons `spend more on debt interest` [25/06/2007]
  British households are spending more on interest related to debts than they have in the past decade, it has emerged.
• Britons `go into debt to attend weddings` [22/06/2007]
  Britons spend hundreds of pounds to attend the weddings of their friends and family, sometimes even going into debt, a
• Creditors `should be fair with IVA acceptance` [22/06/2007]
  Creditors should act fairly when deciding whether or not to accept an individual voluntary arrangement (IVA) from a debtor, it
• Remortgaging `up in May` [21/06/2007]
  Remortgaging increased during the month of May, according to new research.
• Simplified IVA `could be good for debtors` [20/06/2007]
  Proposals unveiled recently by the government`s Insolvency Service, which make the process of applying for an individual voluntary arrangement (IVA)
• Brokers `should explain debt consolidation options to clients` [20/06/2007]
  Brokers have a responsibility to suggest a range of debt consolidation options for clients who want financial solutions, it has
• Unexpected bills `could lead to debt` [19/06/2007]
  Many Britons have faced unexpected bills in the past year, which could lead to debt problems, according to new research.
• IVA industry `explores reasons for debt` [18/06/2007]
  The industry which provides individual voluntary arrangements (IVAs) explored the reasons behind Britain`s debt crisis during a recent presentation.
• Debtors in Scotland `could receive help` [18/06/2007]
  People with high levels of debt in Scotland could benefit from a new escape clause from the Scottish Enterprise, it
• Wedding planners `rack up credit card debt` [15/06/2007]
  Many people planning their weddings will find themselves left with credit card debt after the big day is over, according
• IVAs `can be a lifeline` [14/06/2007]
  Individual voluntary arrangements (IVAs) can be "an absolute lifeline" if used properly, an expert has claimed.
• Credit card debt `worse in north` [13/06/2007]
  Credit card debts are larger in the north of the UK than elsewhere in the country, it has been suggested.
• Practical advice `could help reduce debt` [13/06/2007]
  People who are struggling with debt could reduce what they owe by following a few simple steps, according to financial
• Remortgaging `on the increase` due to rate hikes [12/06/2007]
  More Britons have been choosing to remortgage due to recent base rate increases by the Bank of England`s monetary policy
• First-time buyers `face record mortgage repayments` [12/06/2007]
  People struggling to get on the property ladder are facing the highest mortgage interest repayments in the past 15 years,
• Caution over valuation fees while remortgaging [11/06/2007]
  Homeowners have been cautioned about being forced to pay for valuations when they are remortgaging, it has emerged.
• Debt consolidation `could be a sensible option` [08/06/2007]
  Choosing debt consolidation could be a sensible choice for some people, it has been suggested.
• BBA offers financial `fitness` tips [08/06/2007]
  Britons should treat their finances the way their treat their fitness level, the British Bankers` Association (BBA) said today.
• Homeownership `responsible for rise in bankruptcy` [07/06/2007]
  Britain`s obsession with owning a home is partially responsible for the rise in bankruptcy over the past few years, a
• Consumers `savvy` regarding credit card charges [06/06/2007]
  Consumers are becoming more aware of the possibility of accumulating debt by taking money out on their credit card, according
• Young people warned about debt [05/06/2007]
  Young people "have grown used to" living in debt, a spokesperson from Credit Action said today.
• IVAs `can help debtors get back on track` [05/06/2007]
  Taking out an individual voluntary arrangement (IVA) can help people with large amounts of debt get their finances back on
• Equity release `can be used to pay off debt` [01/06/2007]
  Equity release schemes can help people pay off their debts in retirement, a spokesperson from Key Retirement Solutions said today.
• IVA forum `makes headway` [01/06/2007]
  Standards governing the marketing, advice and structure of individual voluntary arrangement (IVA) proposals were discussed at a recent forum

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