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LGA responds to Citizen's Advice report on debt collection
The Local Authorities Association has spoken out in response to the "wrong side of tax" report recently published by Citizen's Advice. The report, dealing with council debt collection practices, recommended changes to prevent councils going straight to bailiffs.
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Friday, 13th March 2020
Are payment plans the answer for low value consumer debt?
One MP has suggested that the current collection methods of councils calling in bailiffs to tackle council tax consumer debt is not only too heavy handed but also not efficient. We discuss our thoughts on how to handle low value consumer debt.
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Thursday, 5th March 2020
Debt recovery agency - what is it?
Find out what a debt recovery agency is and how they work, including why they are useful. Learn how to select the right debt recovery company for you.
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Friday, 1st November 2019
Pizza Express & high street restaurants currently struggling
Credit control and planning is essential. Hospitality businesses like Chiquitos, Jamie's Italian, Pizza Express and Frankie and Benny's are struggling.
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Tuesday, 15th October 2019
Four Seasons Healthcare enters administration
Four Seasons Healthcare has entered administration after struggling for a long while with financial and management issues, including a change of ownership.
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Friday, 17th May 2019
Citizens Advice release statement about bailiff tactics
Bailiffs have been found to be using too many intimidation tactics against debtors according to a financial ombudsman report last year. Citizens' Advice has spoken out about possible further regulation.
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Tuesday, 19th February 2019
Citizen's Advice - Council Tax debt collection standards
Ayom want to show our support for independent regulations and revisiting the way local authorities are fulfilling debt collection practices relating to taxes. With many seemingly taking an aggressive enforcement stance from the beginning, we urge councils to seek pre-legal mediation as best practice.
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Tuesday, 11th December 2018
Bailiffs under scrutiny for breaking rules
Rule breaking bailiffs have recently come under scrutiny. While some have powers to seize goods and enter property, they should still do so professionally.
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Wednesday, 28th November 2018
Late payments putting self-employed in debt
A combination of late payments from debtors, along with a lack of awareness about available business skills and support is sending the self employed and small business owners into an average of £10,000 of debt according to a study.
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Thursday, 8th November 2018
Debt and mental health - The role of debt collectors
How do debt collectors manage mental health issues affecting debtors? Keeping it in mind is an important part of our modern debt collection process.
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Monday, 29th October 2018
MoJ Funding for historic debt collection runs out
The MoJ has run out of funding for updating the system dealing with historic debt collection including parking fines, speeding tickets and other local authority debts. The department has instead decided to use resources elsewhere.
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Thursday, 27th September 2018