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Caroline Siarkiewicz has been appointed as chief executive of the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), the funder of Debt Free London, after seven months in the position on a temporary basis.

A new national strategy to transform financial wellbeing is being launched today by Debt Free London's funder, the Money and Pensions Service, and establishes five “agendas for change” and sets goals to be achieved by 2030.

Winter is well and truly here, and with temperatures predicted drop in the coming days protecting yourself from the cold is going to be a challenge - especially as the cost of gas and electricity is significantly higher during the winter months. Ripon Ray, our Quality Assurance Officer, looks at ways you could save.

This week sees the start of not just a new year, but a new decade, and for many getting out of debt might be the number one goal - still, It can be hard to know where to start. So, what can you do now to stay on top of your bills and how can you prepare to be #FinanciallyFit in 2020? Matt Dronfield, Head of Debt Free London, takes a look.

Since 2014, the Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations 2014 have prescribed the fees that are allowed to be charged by enforcement agents. Kye Saich, a Debt Free London Technical Supervisor, explains how some High Court Enforcement Officers have been wrongly charging VAT to debtors and how you can get a refund.

As someone who offers money advice professionally, Shajida Ali, a Technical Supervisor at Debt Free London, is continuously supporting people to maximise their income so they can set up affordable payment plans. I this blog Shajida looks at how subletting a spare room could impact those in receipt of benefits.

QuickQuid, the UK's biggest payday loan provider, is to close which might lead some to think their loan is invalid. However, this is not the case - QuickQuid's customers must keep to their regular repayment schedule as if they miss any repayments they could be hit by fees and additional charges, and could also have their credit rating affected. 

Many people borrow money and manage to do this without too many problems, but when something happens debt that was manageable can suddenly become unmanageable. David Adam, a Debt Free London Technical Supervisor, looks at what to do if you’re struggling with rent arrears and whether a Debt Relief Order might be an appropriate solution.

Brian Moulton, a Debt Advisor at Citizens Advice Greenwich, shares how he helped Martha to challenge, and beat, unfair charges in relation to three Council Tax debts for different financial years which had been through the legal stages allowing the Local Authority to enforce the debts.