Skip to content
Torbay Advice NetworkTorbay Advice Network
  • About
    • Our supporters
  • Information & advice
    • Benefits
    • Care
    • Finances
    • Housing
  • Contact
  • Training
  • News
  • Testimonials
  • Clear Benefits
Personal finances

StepChange report on sub-prime credit cards

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Wayne Johnson
A small collection of copper coins in a neat stack upon a table
25
Sep

4 million people in the UK have a subprime credit card Red Card, our latest report, examines the relationship between subprime credit cards and problem debt. Subprime cards are high interest […]

Continue reading →
Posted in Personal finances
Personal finances

Breathing space for individuals in problem debt

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Wayne Johnson
A small collection of copper coins in a neat stack upon a table
25
Sep

The Treasury has confirmed that before the end of the year the government will lay before Parliament new regulations to implement a statutory breathing space in early 2021. A statutory […]

Continue reading →
Posted in Personal finances
Employment

One in three flexible working requests turned down

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Wayne Johnson
25
Sep

People in working-class jobs most likely to miss out on flexible working arrangements One in three (30%) requests for flexible working are being turned down, according to a new TUC poll published today (Monday). […]

Continue reading →
Posted in Employment
Employment

Government consults on establishing a new single enforcement body for employment rights

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Wayne Johnson
Two people looking over a couple of documents
25
Sep

Government consults on establishing a new single enforcement body for employment rights This consultation seeks views on whether establishing a new single enforcement body for employment rights could: improve enforcement […]

Continue reading →
Posted in Employment
Personal finances

Mortgage possession claims increase

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Wayne Johnson
six monopoly houses, with three coins in front
25
Sep

Mortgage possession claims have increased for the fourth consecutive quarter following a 3-year year period of stability. Click here to view the latest statistics and report.

Continue reading →
Posted in Personal finances
Client news, Housing

130,000 families forced to live in one-bed flats

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Wayne Johnson
six monopoly houses, with three coins in front
25
Sep

A severe shortage of homes is forcing 130,000 families in England to squeeze into one-bedroom flats, according to a new report from the National Housing Federation.  The research from the […]

Continue reading →
Posted in Client news, Housing
Personal finances, Welfare benefits

Nearly half of benefit claimants are going without essentials

Posted on September 25, 2019June 24, 2021 by Wayne Johnson
A small collection of copper coins in a neat stack upon a table
25
Sep

New data from Citizens Advice shows 49% of benefit claimants affected by the benefits freeze have struggled to meet essential costs such as rent, household bills and food while 40% […]

Continue reading →
Posted in Personal finances, Welfare benefits
Housing

Leaseholds axed for all new houses in move to place fairness at heart of housing market

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Wayne Johnson
Monopoly House on a Calculator
29
Jul

All new-build houses will be sold as freehold in a bold move to tackle unfair leasehold practices and prevent future home-owners from being trapped in exploitative arrangements, the Communities Secretary said today (27 June […]

Continue reading →
Posted in Housing
Personal finances

Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) propose new rules to help consumers with pre-existing medical conditions access suitable travel insurance

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Wayne Johnson
29
Jul

As the UK finalises preparations to leave the European Union, the immediate priority will remain supporting an orderly transition post-exit. The FCA will also continue to play a leading role […]

Continue reading →
Posted in Personal finances
Employment, Personal finances

Government launches Statutory Sick Pay extension consultation

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Wayne Johnson
29
Jul

Today (Monday 15 July) Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd and Health Secretary Matt Hancock are setting out new measures to transform how employers support and retain disabled staff and […]

Continue reading →
Posted in Employment, Personal finances
  • 1
  • …
  • 97
  • 98
  • 99
  • 100
  • 101
  • 102
About us

Torbay Advice Network (or TAN) supports the community by providing free expert advice for local residents in a range of areas including benefits, care, finances and housing.

Latest News
  • 04
    Aug
    Opening Doors – how to incentivise employers to create more opportunities for disabled workers
  • 24
    Jul
    Impact of health conditions requiring hospitalisation on earnings, employment and benefits receipt, England: April 2014 to December 2022
  • 22
    Jul
    Child poverty on the front line of the NHS
  • 15
    Jul
    The bare necessities – unpacking the rising cost of essentials for low-to-middle income Britain
  • Contact
  • Clear Benefits
Copyright 2025 © UX Themes
  • About
  • Information & advice
  • Contact
  • Training
  • News
  • Testimonials
  • Clear Benefits