A new survey says that 1 out of every 20 families in the UK falls under the payday loan curse, but there’s hope: some people are banding together to fight.
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Kerry Katona bankrupt again while her lender hands out cash
Well, this will surprise no one: famous spendthrift Kerry Katona is skint once more – and is dropped from her lender as its spokesperson!
Lenders are out of control – can anything be done?
Payday advance lenders have been in the news this week, and not in too many positive news stories either – but you don’t need me to tell you that, do you?
Debt advice charities and MPs alike warn against payday lending
Payday advance lenders have become more or less universally reviled, with debt advice charities and MPs alike all coming together to condemn payday loans.
University of East London gives payday lenders the boot
Well, it’s official: the University of East London has cemented itself as my favourite institute of higher learning after banning all payday loan adverts.
Debt problems abound, lenders expand – are they linked?
Debt problems are rampant in the UK at the moment – with younger Brits hit especially hard by unemployment – yet there are some payday lenders expanding.
Brace yourselves for bad weather, debt charities warn
Thanks to impending welfare and benefit reforms, the number of households sinking into debt is more than likely to skyrocket sometime in the immediate future.
People need a payday loan to declare bankruptcy in Scotland
Here’s a story that will get you hopping mad: the Scottish government’s decision to increase bankruptcy costs means the poor need payday loans to afford it!
Christmas loans come home to roost, campaigners warn
With this week marking the one-month anniversary of Christmas Day, campaigners warn that festive season debt from payday loan providers has come home to roost.
Short term loan dangers quite real, credit union boss warns
The boss of one Ilkeston-based credit union says that the dangers posed by providers of short term loans are quite real and should be avoided at all costs.