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  • Sinead Campbell, Head of Money, Debt & Quality

    ADVICE NI CALLS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND TO CHANGE DEBT RULES

    Tue, 03/12/2024 - 16:04
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    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.

     

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    £600 Energy Bills Support Scheme information update

    Thu, 02/16/2023 - 11:38
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    We have published our latest briefing paper that contains updated information on the £600 Energy Bills Support Scheme.

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    £600 Energy Bills Support Scheme information

    Fri, 01/13/2023 - 11:10
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    Our Policy Team has published a briefing paper which outlines how the £600 Energy Support Scheme will be delivered in Northern Ireland.

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    Cost of living - Surviving the crisis

    Thu, 10/06/2022 - 11:27
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    This is such a difficult time for everyone across Northern Ireland, however it is a terrible time for those on the lowest incomes (both in and out of work) who have endured a decade of austerity.

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    Disability Action - Cost of Living Crisis

    Wed, 09/28/2022 - 15:10
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    The cost-of-living crisis is escalating in front of our eyes. Deaf and disabled people cannot wait for action to be taken. We have been severely impacted by the cost-of-living crisis. This is on top of extra costs that we as disabled people already face.