Barclays chief criticised over credit card comments
News Article 17 October 2003
The chief executive of Barclays Bank has been criticised after admitting that credit cards are a bad way to borrow.
Credit companies braced for MPs' anger
Press Review 15 October 2003
Report highlights debt surge
News Article 14 October 2003
Britain's bailiffs are chasing 70 per cent more debt than two years ago, according to a study published on Tuesday.
Law Society seeks legal aid levy on banks
Press Review 13 October 2003
Government warned over tenants' rights
Press Review 20 August 2003
Government warned on tenants' rights
News Article 20 August 2003
The government is today facing calls to include a mandatory tenancy deposit scheme in its forthcoming housing legislation.
Consumers warned over spiralling debts
Press Review 1 August 2003
Consumer credit laws set for overhaul
News Article 23 July 2003
The laws on consumer credit are set for a major overhaul, the government has announced.
Little credit for big stores
Press Review 15 July 2003
MPs attack credit card chiefs
Press Review 10 July 2003
MPs warn over credit licences
Press Review 9 July 2003
Committee puts spotlight on flexible friends
News Article 9 July 2003
MPs are today continuing their investigation into credit cards as they grill leading figures in the lending industry.
OFT failing on consumer credit warn MPs
News Article 9 July 2003
MPs have called for tighter controls on consumer credit licenses.
Chief medical officer supports cosmetic surgery review
News Article 8 July 2003
The government's chief medical officer has called for a review of the cosmetic surgery sector after a survey suggested that many clinics fail to carry out proper checks on their
EU rules would hit consumer credit
Press Review 8 July 2003