A new law is intended to stop restaurant bosses pocketing staff tips. But as Jamie Elliott reports, there may be no change A change to the law intended to stop restaurants using tips to make up staff’s pay to the minimum wage will do … Continue reading
As rising funeral costs outstrip state assistance, the pain of bereaved relatives is being heightened by the demands of bailiffs, writes Jamie Elliott Steep rises in undertaking charges are leaving bereaved relatives having to deal with debt collectors and are … Continue reading
Flat owners could be paying up to double the best rates for buildings cover, thanks to hidden commission being shared out between brokers and managing agents, reports Jamie Elliott Owners of leasehold flats are paying up to double the market rate for … Continue reading
Construction firm may have to lay off workers as Norwich Union tries to claw back payout, reports Jamie Elliott A construction firm caught up in a dispute between a woman whose house burnt down and her insurer says it may … Continue reading
Failure to declare even the most minor convictions can invalidate your cover. Jamie Elliott reports Many people are living with worthless home insurance because they or someone – such as a tenant or lodger – living in their property has an unspent … Continue reading
Changes make it easier for lenders to take action, says Jamie Elliott An new law making it quicker for banks, credit card companies and other lenders to take action against struggling debtors could lead to thousands more people losing their homes, … Continue reading
Tactics used by the ‘aggressive and unsympathetic’ bank can lead to people losing their homes needlessly, reports Jamie Elliott Northern Rock is using aggressive debt recovery tactics which are putting at unnecessary risk the homes of people struggling to pay … Continue reading
Councils are getting tough over arrears of little as £1,200 – because they’re worried about yearly performance targets. Jamie Elliott reports Local authorities are rushing to make people bankrupt and repossessing homes for non-payment of small amounts of council tax … Continue reading
Most chronically ill people don’t claim all the state cash they are entitled to. Doctors’ surgeries can help Doctors’ representatives are supporting calls from Age Concern and others for benefits advice to be offered in GP surgeries, to help cut … Continue reading
