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And they’re off! Election race starts against background of growing personal debt

The politicians seem to have been under starter’s orders for months now, but the general election chase is now under way with living standards being raised by Labour as a key issue against the coalition government. It looks as if earnings are beginning to grow, and household finance may just be improving for many people, though statistics suggest we’re only about back where we were before the financial crash. If ther
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Boris urged to help the half a million Londoners with problem debt

Mayor of London Boris Johnson is being urged to use his high public profile to help the half a million Londoners with problem debt obtain the right advice to help them get out of trouble. A report from the London Assembly’s economy committee says his backing for a money advice week could help reduce the stigma of problem debt. The committee’s chair, Jenny Jones, says: ‘We were particularly concerned to hear of the im
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