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Sheriff officers collecting your debt in Scotland: what can they do?
Posted 03 February 2018 by Shelley Bowers
If you live in Scotland, you have rights when it comes to sheriff officers. Find out what they are here.
Make 2018 the year you take control of your debt
Posted 29 January 2018 by Christine Walsh
It’s a New Year and a traditional time to make a fresh start. If you’re struggling with repaying what you owe, then why not aim to make 2018 the year you tackle your debt problem?
Could an IVA help write off your debts?
Posted 29 January 2018 by Christine Walsh
An Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) could help to write off most of your debts over a fixed term of, usually, five years.
People in debt to be given ‘breathing space’ to get help
Posted 10 November 2017 by Christine Walsh
Plans for up to six weeks ‘breathing space’ for people in debt, announced by The Treasury.
IVAs hit record high in the third quarter of 2017
Posted 01 November 2017 by Christine Walsh
New stats from the Insolvency Service show a rise in the number of IVAs over the third quarter of this year.
IVA or DMP – which is better?
Posted 17 October 2017 by Christine Walsh
Do you know the difference between IVAs and DMPs? We explain how these solutions work.
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