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1600 applications for DHP from disabled people rejected
49 councils turn down 1,637 DHP applications by disabled people According to Inside Housing: Councils rejected more than 1,600 applications for help from disabled…
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New regulations – tougher rules on bailiffs seizing goods
New Regulations came into force on 6 April 2014 which now govern the procedure bailiffs (now known as Enforcement Agents) must follow when taking…
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A comprehensive strategy to end poverty?
This report sets out a comprehensive strategy for ending the ‘poverty premium’ faced by many consumers who have no alternative to borrowing from payday…
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Think tank urges set up of credit unions
A one-off £450 million levy on the payday loan industry would be enough to create a sector of not-for-profit lenders to rival ‘firms like…
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Coming Soon – a new single county court
From 22 April 2014 individual County Courts will no longer exist – all will be replaced by the Single County Court. According to Anthony…
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Payday loans are twice as attractive as credit unions
Payday loan companies are twice as attractive to those seeking urgent financial help than credit unions, a new survey has revealed. According to Inside…
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County Court fees on arrears cases to rise
On the 22nd of April will see the introduction of increased County Court fees. The Ministry of Justice has been holding a consultation on…
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Half of people subject to bedroom tax are in arrears say reports
Around half of the 498,000 people paying the bedroom tax across the UK are in arrears, a report published today by the Joseph Rowntree…
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Reluctance to ask for financial help is a worry say the DWP
People’s reluctance to seek help before their finances reach crisis point is one of the biggest concerns facing housing providers and local authorities ahead…
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Wakefield and District Housing – review of Welfare Reform
This is a copy of the review which WDH completed and published 200 days in Its one year in today – we look forward…
