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The Insolvency Service has seen an increase in fraudsters targeting people who have previously suffered a loss on an investment.
Businessman applied for two Bounce Back Loans and failed to disclose existence of first loan to liquidators
During Debt Awareness Week, we talk to Neil Sutton, a senior leader within the bankruptcy and Debt Relief Order teams at the Insolvency Service, about some of the options that can help people on their journey out of debt.
Don’t lose your opportunity to claim Unclaimed Court Money. The rules are changing and the time you have to claim is running out.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Update - January 2024
Reviewing the fees that enforcement agents (bailiffs) can recover when enforcing debts and fines.
New guidance to help frontline government staff support vulnerable people has been published.
Bankrupts from Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent and South-West London handed bankruptcy restrictions after all provided false details to secure £165,000 of loans.
The Insolvency Service’s policy and technical conference returns for a second year and we’re inviting interested parties to submit abstracts of papers.
People worried about the cost of living or their debt payment plans are being urged to speak with their trustees, insolvency practitioners, or a debt adviser.
Stakeholders are being asked to share their views and give evidence on the effectiveness of the UK’s personal insolvency framework.
Bankrupt from North London receives 8 years of additional restrictions after he applied for bounce back loan for bogus business.
Advanced notice of maintenance works to our online debt relief, redundancy payments and IP upload services over the second weekend of February 2022.
The Insolvency Service and the Financial Conduct Agency (FCA) are working together following concerns in the conduct of some debt packagers firms.
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
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.
New rules for debt letters will help people to better understand and manage their debts, reducing distress and supporting mental health
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.
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