Delta Debt Management News

The financial services sector is constantly changing, here at Delta Debt Management, we want those changes to be transparent… so that you can better understand how to help yourself. This page will be updated regularly with the changes that we believe are appropriate for you to read.

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Whilst we strive in all cases to negotiate the best deal with your creditors, we cannot guarantee a reduction in interest or charges. Also as one of the largest providers of debt management solutions in the UK, we are able to provide initial advice over the phone without charge, however, if a debt solution is taken out, please be aware that fees will be charged. We aim to keep these fees as low as possible and believe that we are very competitively priced, for detailed information on our fees, including examples for each product, please click this fees link.

Further Additional Information

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The insolvency service has produced a guide for people who are struggling with debt. This guide outlines each of the available solutions. You can download the guide by clicking the following link - In Debt? Dealing With Your Creditors.

If an IVA is not maintained it could lead to bankruptcy.

100,000 people sign debt management education petition

It has now been confirmed that more than 100,000 people have signed an e-petition which calls for education on financial issues to be mandatory in schools.

The petition, which was launched by MoneySavingExpert’s Martin Lewis and supported by the consumer campaigning charity Which?, aimed to force the government to make financial education in schools compulsory. Those supporting the campaign believe such a move would help young people manage their money and avoid debt problems in the future.

The e-petition now has enough backing behind it to warrant a government response, which reads as follows:

“The government agrees that young people should have access to good quality personal finance education, so that they leave school with the knowledge and confidence to manage their money effectively.

“The existing PSHE programmes of study include elements aimed at ensuring that by the time they leave school pupils should be able to manage their money, understand and explain financial risk and reward, and identify how finance will play an important part in their lives and in achieving their aspirations. We are currently carrying out a review to determine how best to support schools to improve the quality of all PSHE teaching.”

However, this response was not received very warmly by Mr Lewis, who said that PSHE was not the solution as it does not include personal finance as an essential element, nor is it compulsory. He added that it was “slightly depressing to be greeted with such political waffle over the petition.”

Important Information About Our Service & Fees

Whilst we strive in all cases to negotiate the best deal with your creditors, we cannot guarantee a reduction in interest or charges. Also as one of the largest providers of debt management solutions in the UK, we are able to provide initial advice over the phone without charge, however, if a debt solution is taken out, please be aware that fees will be charged. We aim to keep these fees as low as possible and believe that we are very competitively priced, for detailed information on our fees, including examples for each product, please click this fees link.

Further Additional Information

What if you decide that I don't want to go ahead? - click here.

Will your credit rating be affected? - click here.

The insolvency service has produced a guide for people who are struggling with debt. This guide outlines each of the available solutions. You can download the guide by clicking the following link - In Debt? Dealing With Your Creditors.

If an IVA is not maintained it could lead to bankruptcy.

Fermanagh businessman declares bankruptcy

A businessman who was at one time believed to be Ireland’s richest man has declared bankruptcy after racking up debt problems of £2.4 billion.
Sean Quinn, 64, was the head of a manufacturing and insurance business empire before he was declared bankrupt. At the peak of his career, the businessman was believed to have been [...]

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Bankrupt UB40 stars had £750,000 in debt problems

Four of the members of the famous reggae group UB40, all of whom went through bankruptcy proceedings recently, have debt problems totalling £750,000.
Drummer Jimmy Brown, saxophonist Brian Travers, percussionist Norman Hassan and trumpet player Terence Oswald were all forced into bankruptcy last month at Birmingham County Court, despite the fact that they sold more than [...]

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Housing debt problems worsen in Coventry

According to the Coventry Law Centre (CLC), the number of people seeking debt help for housing-related problems in the city has increased in the last year.
The CLC said that the number of people it had helped with rental and mortgage repossession court cases in the first six months of 2011 was 165 per cent [...]

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NFL star Mark Brunell files for bankruptcy

The National Football League (NFL) player Mark Brunell has reportedly filed for bankruptcy after racking up debt problems totalling $24.8 million.
Brunell, who formerly played for the Jacksonville Jaguars and is now a quarterback for the New York Jets, revealed that he filed for bankruptcy back in June. Despite earning around $50 million in his career [...]

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Staffordshire businessman in court for breaching bankruptcy terms

A businessman from Linton, near Burton-upon-Trent, has appeared in court accused of breaching the terms of his bankruptcy agreement.
Danny Ryan, 44, was made bankrupt in Burton County Court back in August 2007 and he was also banned from acting as a company director for a total of eight years. Despite this ban, the Department [...]

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Footballer Andy Carroll’s former agent faces bankruptcy

The former agent of Premier League star Andy Carroll is reportedly facing bankruptcy after he failed to secure a commission for the striker’s £35 million move to Liverpool.
Peter Harrison was seeking a cut from the deal in order to deal with his debt problems, which total nearly £2 million. The North agent reportedly told his [...]

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Debt problems affecting cancer patients

A leading cancer care and support charity has warned that more than two-thirds of cancer patients are experiencing debt problems, at a time when money is the last thing they need to worry about.
A survey of 1,500 patients conducted by YouGov on behalf of Macmillan Cancer Support showed that 66 per cent were facing [...]

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Stranraer named bankruptcy capital of Scotland

An MP has named Stranraer the bankruptcy capital of Scotland, after figures were released showing that the region has one of the highest rates of bankruptcy per 10,000 residents in the country.
The figures showed that 49 of the 10,000 residents covered by Stranraer’s Sheriff Court were declared bankrupt in the period 2009 – 2010. This [...]

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Owner of fire-ravaged garage faces bankruptcy

The owner of an MOT centre in Rhyl which was nearly completely destroyed by fire has been left facing bankruptcy due to a row over planning permission.
Terry Ledden, the owner of the family-run garage in Ffordd Las, is not able to rebuild his fire-damaged business until the council grants him planning permission.
Rhyl Town [...]

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People with debt problems targeted on Facebook, OFT warns

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has warned that debt collectors may be pursuing people on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter.
Numerous complaints have been received by the OFT from people with debt problems, who say they are being chased for what they owe online.
The main concern for the OFT is [...]

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Rising rent debt problems reported in West Cheshire

An increasing number of West Cheshire residents have reportedly sought debt help for rent arrears in the last few months.
The West Cheshire Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) reportedly that over the last three months, nearly 200 people had sought debt advice and help in relation to paying their rent. The average debt was around £900 [...]

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4% rise in personal bankruptcy reported in Scotland

New data has revealed that the number of people facing personal bankruptcy in Scotland has risen by as much as 4 per cent in the last year.
The Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) published the figures, which showed that in the second quarter of 2011, there were a total of 5,378 personal bankruptcy cases reported. This [...]

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Halifax accused of fuelling credit card debt problems

The building society Halifax has been accused of acting irresponsibly in encouraging families to rack up debt problems, after a letter was sent to customers recently advising that they take out cash on their credit cards.
According to the Mail Online, letters were sent by the bank to customers in which they were encouraged to [...]

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US students facing debt problems and high unemployment

According to official sources, students and graduates of US universities are currently facing a double whammy of financial and career problems, as their debt problems are mounting and unemployment rises.
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York claims that student debt problems have rocketed in recent years. Since 1999, the total amount owed by students [...]

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