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October, 2009

• Irish debt write-off scheme agreed [26/10/2009]
  The Government in Ireland has agreed to introduce a debt write-off scheme that might resemble an IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangement)
• Homebuyers could face `affordability tests` to get a mortgage [26/10/2009]
  According to the Financial Services Authority (FSA), homebuyers could face `affordability tests` before their application for a mortgage is accepted,
• The cost of debt - base rates here and abroad [19/10/2009]
  Tomorrow, the Bank of England`s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will start its two-day meeting to discuss changes to the base
• Consumer confidence rises to 18-month high [19/10/2009]
  According to the latest consumer confidence report from Nationwide, the Consumer Confidence Index rose by six points in September to
• Ex-partners, debts and credit ratings [19/10/2009]
  Someone`s own credit rating can be affected by the way their ex-partner handles their debt and their finances, a press
• £7bn of mortgage debt paid off in Q2 [12/10/2009]
  According to figures from the Bank of England, Britons collectively paid off £7bn of their mortgage debt during the second
• Are `Scrooges` slowing recovery by paying off debt? [08/10/2009]
  As they focus on repaying their debts, are Britain`s `Scrooges` slowing the economic recovery by spending less in the shops?
• `Debt-fuelled` spending slows [08/10/2009]
  According to figures from the Office for National Statistics, the `debt-fuelled spending boom that gripped Britain` has ended, the Daily
• FLA figures on debt and credit [06/10/2009]
  Figures from the FLA (Finance & Leasing Association) have revealed that the amount of debt consumers are taking on has
• Bank`s August figures show increase in debt [06/10/2009]
  According to figures from the Bank of England, the amount of debt owed by individuals increased in August, after falling

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