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The Citizens Advice Bureau has produced its first ever web pages dedicated to giving advice in British Sign Language [BSL] to help users find a convenient way of accessing Citizens Advice Services. As well as an introductory film on how to get help at the Bureau, there are specific films covering the 4 most common queries bureaux deal with; debt, benefits, discrimination and employment. Click to view |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 July 2010 10:18 |
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A LOAN shark who caused "fear and misery" to vulnerable people in Sheffield was sentenced to 16 months in jail at Sheffield Crown Court after a successful investigation and prosecution by the Yorkshire and Humber trading standards illegal money lending team (IMLT), on behalf of Sheffield Council. One woman who borrowed £400 was forced to pay back £5,000 after just a few months and another victim, who borrowed £200, had to pay back £2,000.
Loan sharks prey on vulnerable communities who have few options to credit, but [confidential] help is at hand through the The Illegal Money Lending Team. Contact the team on:
T: 0300 555 2222 E:
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 July 2010 15:05 |
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Children and Young People now are reporting that the review into Social Fund provision is being scrapped by the government:
"The government has revealed that it has scrapped the review of the Social Fund, which provides loans and grants to low-income families, despite criticism it is not meeting the needs of the most deprived.
"The fund exists to help low-income families with one-off expenses, such as new school uniforms and maternity grants. The previous government was in the process of consulting on a review of the fund after child poverty campaigners said it failed to reach enough disadvantaged families.
"But last week, in response to a parliamentary question, Liberal Democrat work and pensions minister Steve Webb revealed the government has no plans to make any changes to the conditions of eligibility for the fund.
"A Department for Work and Pensions spokesman confirmed that the review of the fund has been stopped."
For more on this story visit the Children and Young People website.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 July 2010 14:42 |
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A new report from OFGEM reports that price premiums for customers paying by prepayment meter (often the method used by low income households] have been eliminated. Annual costs are now, on average, £19 below the equivalent Standard Credit (SC) tariff customers [who pay bills retrospectively on receipt of a quarterly bill]. The report highlights that payment by direct debit is still the cheapest way to pay for utilities. Click here to read the full report. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 06 July 2010 08:58 |
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It is estimated that since the recession up to 35,000 more people across the country could now be using loan sharks [FI Champions]. Loan Sharks are illegal, so if you or someone you know has been ‘bitten’ by a loan shark and wants help and/or information contact the Illegal Money Lending Team on T: 0300 555 2222, Text 60003 or E:
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Take a look at the new Illegal Money Lending Team video here |
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Last Updated on Monday, 28 June 2010 09:23 |
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