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July, 2007

• People `taking on more debt` [31/07/2007]
  Consumers in Britain added an extra £10.4 billion of debt during June, new Bank of England data indicates.
• Farmers `face bankruptcy` after floods [30/07/2007]
  In the wake of the worst flooding Britain has seen for decades, many farmers are facing bankruptcy, it has emerged.
• People `more relaxed` about bankruptcy [26/07/2007]
  People`s attitudes towards insolvency have grown more relaxed, a spokesperson for a firm has said.
• `Be wary` of store cards at the till [26/07/2007]
  With all of the various payment options available today, consumers may be able to make a radical difference to how
• Debt problems `disguised` by hidden forced selling [25/07/2007]
  Many people who are facing repossession are choosing to sell their properties and re-enter the rental market, it has been
• Savings and equity `worth more than debt burden` [25/07/2007]
  The total of Britons` savings and equity is worth four times the collective debt burden, according to new research.
• Some couples `use credit checks before marriage` [24/07/2007]
  Some couples are using credit checks to ensure that they do not bring any debt problems into their new marriages,
• Bankruptcy and IVAs `have gotten easier` [23/07/2007]
  It has become simpler to both declare bankruptcy and take out an individual voluntary arrangement (IVA) in the UK, an
• `Millions of Britons` are permanently overdrawn [20/07/2007]
  Millions of people in the UK are permanently overdrawn, according to new research.
• Insolvency `could triple` [20/07/2007]
  Between now and 2010, the number of couples declaring insolvency could triple, according to new research.
• Making minimum repayment `could exacerbate debt` [19/07/2007]
  Millions of credit card customers could wind up prolonging their debt if they make only the minimum payment to their
• Children `get lessons in avoiding insolvency` [18/07/2007]
  Children in the UK are set to receive a visit from members of the Association of Business Recovery Professionals, R3,
• People`s `denial` over debt problems [18/07/2007]
  Britons are "burying their heads in the sand" regarding the true amount of their debts, it has been claimed.
• Many debt inquiries `related to everyday expenses` [18/07/2007]
  Many of the people who have sought advice on debt management in the past year were struggling with everyday expenses,
• Bankruptcy `is a taboo for many` [17/07/2007]
  Bankruptcy is one of the biggest taboos for certain age groups of Britons, it has been claimed.
• Consumers `tired of Christmas credit card debt` [16/07/2007]
  British consumers are growing increasingly tired of accruing large debts over the Christmas period, it has been claimed.
• IVA evening to be held [16/07/2007]
  An evening focusing on issues related to debt and individual voluntary arrangements (IVAs) is set to be held on August
• Credit card debt `no longer carries stigma` [13/07/2007]
  Britons` appetite for luxury and credit card spending has contributed to debt becoming more socially acceptable, it has been claimed.
• Warning about sub-prime mortgage growth [12/07/2007]
  The sub-prime mortgage market, which lends to people who cannot obtain a conventional loan due to bad credit or high
• Scots `are struggling with debt` [11/07/2007]
  People in Scotland have been struggling with debt and higher borrowing costs since the most recent base rate rises, it
• Budgeting `helps couples avoid wedding debt` [10/07/2007]
  Following a budget can help wedding planners avoid overspending and prevent them from starting their life together with high levels
• Debt crisis `got worse under Labour` [09/07/2007]
  The UK`s debt problems, including those of credit card debt, bankruptcy and high mortgage payments, got worse under the Labour
• New classes `teach children how to avoid bankruptcy` [09/07/2007]
  New financial education classes for children between the ages of 11 and 16 are set to be announced this week,
• Holiday debt `a problem for millions of Britons` [09/07/2007]
  Millions of Britons set off on their next holiday before they have finished paying for their last one, according to
• New report `to announce higher debt levels` [06/07/2007]
  A report to be released by the Conservative party next week is set to expose higher personal debt levels among
• Britons `put debts on to plastic` [06/07/2007]
  Britons` love affair with the "buy now, pay later" ease of credit cards has increased over the past decade, according
• First-time buyers `pay nearly one-third of income on mortgages` [05/07/2007]
  First-time buyers are paying a large proportion of their take-home income on their mortgages, new research reveals.
• Gain control of your finances with debt consolidation [03/07/2007]
  As anyone who has outstanding loans could tell you, it is a difficult time to be a borrower in Britain.
• FSA looks into subprime mortgage practices [03/07/2007]
  Results of a review of the UK subprime mortgage market, which targets people with credit problems, are set to be
• Rising house prices `may conceal debt problems in Scotland` [02/07/2007]
  Although rising house prices in Scotland may point to economic wellbeing, they can also lead to problems with debt, it
• Bank charges `could lead to debt problems` [02/07/2007]
  Unclear rules and penalties relating to bank charges could be the cause of debt problems among the UK`s most vulnerable

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