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Debts you owe (for example court fines, rent or Council Tax) can be deducted from your benefits – sometimes called third party deductions or Fuel Direct
How to prioritise and reduce your debts, and where to get free debt advice
A Debt Relief Order (DRO) is a solution to deal with personal debts you cannot pay. It helps you make a fresh start (with some restrictions).
When an Individual Savings Account (ISA) can be closed, and how to void or repair an ISA if you're an ISA manager.
Alternatives to bankruptcy and the different types of agreements you can make with your creditors.
Contact HM Revenue and Customs if you cannot pay your tax bill - get more time to pay or pay in instalments.
Late commercial payments - interest and debt recovery costs you can charge businesses for late payments
How Universal Credit is affected by having money, savings and investments. We call this ‘capital’.
How HMRC uses debt enforcement powers, debt collection agencies and what happens if you live abroad when you do not pay your tax bill.
FCDO travel advice for Romania. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
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