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IVAs in Q3 - what can we expect?
In exactly one week, we'll see the insolvency figures for July-September 2011, showing us how many people entered an IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangement) or other form of insolvency in the third quarter of the year.
No-one can predict the exact numbers, of course, but looking back over recent figures can provide an indication of what to expect.
Scotland: Trust Deeds near record high
Between July and September, the number of people entering a Trust Deed in Scotland reached 2,526 - very nearly a new record.
Only once in the past have we seen a higher quarterly figure - in the second three-month period of 2009, when 2,564 people entered a Trust Deed.
Rising unemployment means 'more financial hardship'
More than 185,000 unemployed people in the UK could be facing 'financial hardship' and debt problems, research from the Money Advice Trust (MAT) indicates.
In particular, of the nearly one million 16-24-year-olds who are currently unemployed, 7.2% - over 70,000 - 'will be facing severe financial hardship'.
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Britain still reliant on debt - Bank of England
The latest figures from the Bank of England show that Britain is still heavily reliant on debt. The total amount of outstanding debt owed by individuals is £1.451 trillion. That ... -
Debt: what's around the corner?
Who's borrowing? Who's lending? What can we expect over the rest of the year? The Bank of England keeps an eye on important questions like these and makes ... -
Personal debt: a look abroad
It's easy to think that Britain's badly off these days - with all the stories about personal debt, repossessions, unemployment, etc. - but economists do keep stressing the global nature ...