Government Debt Relief Order changes could help thousands more ‘freeze’ what they owe

Thousands of hard-up Britons could benefit from biggest changes to Debt Relief Orders in years… but they still face a £90 upfront fee DROs are aimed at those who struggle to pay any interest-bearing debts   They last for a year and protect borrowers from any enforcement action  However, the eligibility requirements have not been changed … Read more

Energy providers owe 13m homes £1.8bn in credit balances

Energy suppliers owe roughly 13million households a total of £1.8billion in credit balances, new research has revealed. More than one million bill-payers are due more than £300, according to data from Uswitch, at a time when some may be facing financial hardship. It found that coming out of winter, 45 per cent of all households … Read more

ASK TONY: I’m in hot water over a £1,500 bill I don’t owe

I have lived in my home since March 2014, and my water is supplied by South West Water. Recently, I have been getting bills from SES Business Water addressed to a limited company. These are for services for a trough at my address. On November 3, the bill was £1,588.62. On November 10, a disconnection … Read more

How much tax will women getting state pension backpayments owe?

Heather Rogers: ‘Depending on the amount of political pressure applied via parliament, there may be an argument for not taxing these payments at all’ Heather Rogers, founder and owner of Aston Accountancy, explains what women receiving thousands of pounds in state pension arrears should tell the taxman. If you were unfortunate enough to be underpaid … Read more

Energy firms owe £1.7bn to households which have overpaid for energy

Energy firms owe £1.7bn to millions of households which have overpaid for their energy By Money Mail Reporter For The Daily Mail Published: 22:01 BST, 14 April 2020 | Updated: 23:11 BST, 14 April 2020 One in ten energy customers could be due a rebate of more than £200 MIillions of households are owed around … Read more