News Articles

  • image of ) John Bartlett Atlantic Technological University, Nuala McAuley National Lottery Community Fund, John Begley, Project Manager SECNI and Bob Stronge, CEO at Advice NI.

    Advice NI launches initiative to bring sustainable energy solutions to communities

    Thu, 09/12/2024 - 16:20
    Sustainable Energy Communities NI

    The Sustainable Energy Communities NI (SEC NI) pilot project is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.

  • Sinead Campbell, Head of Money, Debt & Quality

    ADVICE NI CALLS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND TO CHANGE DEBT RULES

    Tue, 03/12/2024 - 16:04
    dro debtrelieforders

    Advice NI has said Northern Ireland must follow new Debt Relief Orders (DROs) rules applied this week in England and Wales – transformative measures for those facing the burden of debt. In his spring budget, the Chancellor announced the removal of the £90 administration fee associated with Debt Relief Orders (DROs) and increased the maximum debt threshold from £30,000 to £50,000 – whilst also increasing the allowable value of retained motor vehicles from £2,000 to £4,000 - across England and Wales.

     

  • Emergency Fund - Do you have one?

    Tue, 10/02/2018 - 16:46
    #savings

    With sole traders and small businesses struggling due to lower consumer spending, higher rates and other overheads, higher wage costs and the looming Brexit uncertainty, saving may seem like an extravagance that many just cannot afford.