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Following a Judicial Review the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has set the fines deduction rate to 5% of the UC standard allowance, down from 25%. The Court Service has told us these changes will apply from the next date the defendant is due an award of Universal Credit and will take about a month to be applied to all claims. They’ve also said, it is expected that there will be a drop in the number of defendants experiencing hardship as a result of the amount of money being deducted. The practical effect for defendants is that the deduction will be around £17-£21 for an individual and £24- £30 where there is a joint claim.’
Steve had a good meeting with Richard at Harpenden Money Advice Centre today where the great team continue to help people from the community with a range of issues
Our first debt relief order has been approved within these new limits - so great that our client can look forward to a new start! ![]()
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Application submitted on Thursday and approved Monday!
This is needed as 1.2 million adults don't have a bank account!
Plan for law to protect neighbourhood cash access
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The Treasury says people should not have to travel beyond a reasonable distance to withdraw or deposit cash.
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This is great news for a number of our clients enabling them to make a fresh start free from debts. ![]()
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The current limit on debts which can be written-off through a DRO will increase from £20,000 to £30,000, alongside an increase in the value of assets to £2,000 and monthly surplus to £75. The government is expecting to bring these changes in at the end of June.![]()
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Email: info@hmac.uk
Good news!
Provident Financial withdraws from doorstep lending after 140 years
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Provident Financial announces it is withdrawing from doorstep lending after 140 years.
This will help a number of our clients!
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Good news for people on Universal Credit.
Millions offered half price broadband from BT
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Low-income customers will be offered more than 50% off a fibre broadband package from June.
If you are struggling with debt, we can help you apply for this 60 days breathing space and find the best way forward for you. Email us info@hmac.uk or phone 07954 276281. There is hope!
People in problem debt get 60-day break scheme
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The new system means people receiving debt advice can be shielded from interest and charges.