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The Insolvency Service and the Financial Conduct Agency (FCA) are working together following concerns in the conduct of some debt packagers firms.
Lee Palmer’s bankruptcy restrictions extended for 6 years after selling van without finance company’s permission.
The Vulnerability Debt Toolkit will help public sector workers and those who are in debt to government.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Scaffolder’s bankruptcy restrictions extended for 10 years after securing a COVID-19 relief loan he was not entitled to.
A former RAF serviceman who took more than £41,000 from his friends to fund his gambling habit has had his bankruptcy restrictions extended.
The government will legislate to increase the number of people eligible for Debt Relief orders, helping more people to get out of problem debt.
The IVA Standing Committee has published a new version of the IVA protocol, providing updated regulatory standards to insolvency practitioners, creditors and debt advice sector.
Consultation launched aimed at extending debt solutions and helping vulnerable people in financial distress get a fresh start.
Bankrupt from Lancaster sentenced after spending £59,000 from house sale which should have gone towards paying his creditors.
Christopher Michael Hutcheson’s bankruptcy restrictions extended by four years after disposing of his share of property proceeds to his wife.
New rules for debt letters will help people to better understand and manage their debts, reducing distress and supporting mental health
Michael Stanley has had his bankruptcy restrictions extended by 14 years after misappropriating more then £39 million in a horse racing betting syndicate.
Former Northampton Town Football Club director has bankruptcy restrictions extended after abusing funds that should have gone to redevelop the club’s stadium.
Bankrupt from Westcliff-on-Sea has had his bankruptcy restrictions extended for a further 9 years after securing £25,000 loan on false pretences.
Former barrister and solicitor has bankruptcy restrictions extended for 10 years after he concealed financial affairs from Official Receiver and joint trustees.
Fraudsters have been impersonating Official Receivers or claiming that they have been instructed to act on their behalf, stating that they can recover your funds for a fee. Find out how to keep yourself safe.
Jeweller who took out business loans to fund lavish lifestyle has accepted nine years of additional bankruptcy restrictions.
Former tennis star Boris Becker receives 12 years extended bankruptcy restrictions following the Official Receiver’s enquiries into assets and transactions valued in excess of £4.5m.
A Leamington Spa bankrupt has their restrictions extended for 10 years after he failed to disclose a solely owned rental property to the Official Receiver.
Barnet resident who persuaded friend to invest £280k in property before squandering it on gambling has accepted 12 years of additional bankruptcy restrictions.
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