Recent News Articles
Credit check service failure after £500m Capita contract?
Is the government wrong granting a contract to a highest risk vendor? Has there been a credit check service failure by granting a £500m contract to Capita?
Thursday, 5th July 2018
Company Voluntary Agreements: A small company’s nightmare?
Could a CVA do more harm than good when it comes to small creditors chasing big businesses?
Wednesday, 13th June 2018
Debt recovery and the importance of due diligence
After Virgin Mobile sought debt recovery from an 88 year old Dementia sufferer for £38, we looked at the importance of conducting due diligence
Thursday, 31st May 2018
Council to write off over £3m of debts
East Renfrewshire council has been scrutinised as it writes off over £3m of unpaid debts while raising council tax
Monday, 23rd April 2018
‘Big 6’ accountant firms face vetted appointments
Following Carillion collapse and the links between former Carillion employees in charge of their audits, the FRC will now play a direct hand in top appointments.
Monday, 16th April 2018
Graduates Receive Financial Boost As Loan threshold Rises
Creditors and graduates alike will benefit from a rise in earnings threshold for graduates for student loan repayments.
Wednesday, 11th April 2018
Accountants under scrutiny following Carillion troubles
An industry watchdog and MPs have asked questions of Britain’s 4 biggest accountancy firms following the Carillion collapse. Investing a number of personnel linked by working for leading accountants and Carillion during different periods.
Wednesday, 7th February 2018
Scottish MPs blast universal credit impact
After attempting to stop the rollout of Universal Credit last year, Scottish MPs have revealed the drastic effect it’s having on rent arrears in their constituency.
Wednesday, 31st January 2018
New Year, same debts
Why debt collection could be the answer to your outstanding debts this near year. Even when your debtors are unwilling to turn over a new leaf!
Wednesday, 3rd January 2018
UK inflation at 6 year high – consumer credit bubble tightens
Inflation peaked at 3.1% in November 2017 - the highest rate in the UK for six years. We examine how this could affect consumers.
Friday, 22nd December 2017