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'I wouldn't wish this on anybody'
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In a new film coming to BBC One, former England footballer Paul Merson investigates his addiction to gambling.
Last week we helped two clients become debt free through Debt Relief Orders, and supported another client's with their claim for enhanced Personal Independence Payments, including £3,500 arrears! Great result! ![]()
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If you are struggling with debt and finances we are here to help. Get in touch 07954 276281
The reduction in Universal Credit takes effect today. If you are struggling with your money and with debts, please get in touch with us![]()
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Universal credit reduction: 'I feel overwhelmed' at financial impact
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As the £20-a-week UC uplift is withdrawn, we ask three women how it will affect them.
Cost of living: £500m in new grants to help poorest households
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The government announces the support as other schemes, including furlough, close.
Good news!
Amigo will now let people stop paying - the right of Equitable Set Off
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Amigo will now let people who have made a complaint stop paying and it won't ask the guarantor to pay - find out the details!
Three of our clients have had Debt Relief Orders approved in the last week so they are now debt free! We think that's fantastic and its the motivation for our volunteers!![]()
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If you would like help getting on top of your finances, please get in touch. We'd love to help you. Take the first step and call 07954 276281 or email info@hmac.uk.
We recently helped a client to apply for a Personal Independence Payment. They were initially awarded standard rate for daily living and nothing for the mobility element. We appealed and our client was awarded Enhanced rate for both elements. Thats an extra £92 per week, plus over £4,600 to cover arrears!
Not good news! If you are going to struggle, please get in contact.
Energy bills to rise by at least £139 for millions of households
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Fuel poverty charities say the price cap increase will come at the worst time during winter.
Good news!UC deductions for fines![]()
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
