Half of self employed people do not trust pensions
Dydd Iau, 28 Ionawr 2016
Self-employed people would rather invest cash in a savings account, cash ISA or property than pay into a private pension, reveals new research by Citizens Advice.
Citizens Advice responds to DCLG funding to tackle rogue landlords
Dydd Gwener, 22 Ionawr 2016
Citizens Advice has responded to an announcement by the Department for Communities and Local Government that councils will get £5 million funding to tackle rogue landlords. Councils will be able to use the money to carry out more raids and increase inspections of properties.
Let mobile phone customers cap monthly bills, says Citizens Advice
Dydd Gwener, 22 Ionawr 2016
Mobile phone customers should be allowed to set monthly caps for their bills to avoid getting into debt, according to Citizens Advice.
Clamp down on misleading broadband ads good news for consumers
Dydd Iau, 21 Ionawr 2016
Citizens Advice has today backed a commitment by the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) to clamp down on misleading broadband advertisements.
Energy suppliers must follow E.On’s cut to gas bills
Dydd Mercher, 20 Ionawr 2016
Citizens Advice has responded to news that E.On has announced a 5.1% reduction in its standard gas price for residential customers.
Cap on pension exit fees ‘good news’ for consumers, says Citizens Advice
Dydd Mawrth, 19 Ionawr 2016
Citizens Advice has today said a limit on excessive pension exit fees is a step towards making sure all consumers can make the most of pension freedoms.
Witnesses need support to feel confident giving evidence
Dydd Mawrth, 19 Ionawr 2016
Citizens Advice had stressed the need for witnesses to have the right support and options for giving evidence in order to ensure an effective justice system.
Victims and witnesses need clear communication, says Citizens Advice
Dydd Mercher, 13 Ionawr 2016
Citizens Advice has today called for the Crown Prosecution Service to make every effort to support victims and witnesses by clearly explaining why decisions have been taken about a case, keeping them informed of the where and when they are expected to give evidence, and providing information on available support.
People face difficulties getting emergency help since welfare changes
Dydd Mawrth, 12 Ionawr 2016
Confusion about where to turn for help means many people are struggling to get the welfare support they desperately need, says Citizens Advice.
Government worse debt collectors than private companies
Dydd Gwener, 8 Ionawr 2016
Government departments are treating people worse than private companies when chasing debts, a new report has warned.
New year financial health check could save hundreds of pounds a year
Dydd Mercher, 30 Rhagfyr 2015
Planning finances in the short-term and not shopping around for deals means people could be missing out on hundreds of pounds of savings a year, according to new research from Citizens Advice.
Domestic abuse cases up 24 per cent, reports Citizens Advice
Dydd Mawrth, 29 Rhagfyr 2015
There has been a 24 per cent increase in the number of people seeking help from Citizens Advice for domestic abuse.
Misleading broadband adverts hiding true cost of contracts
Dydd Mercher, 23 Rhagfyr 2015
Misleading adverts are making it too difficult for most people to work out which broadband deal is cheapest, Citizens Advice finds.
Financial Advice Market Review must tackle all of the gaps in advice services
Dydd Mawrth, 22 Rhagfyr 2015
Citizens Advice issues a joint response to the consultation on public financial guidance and the Financial Advice Market Review
Three in five self-employed parents taking less than a week off after baby is born
Dydd Sul, 20 Rhagfyr 2015
Parents who are self-employed are taking less than a week off work after the birth of their child, finds a new study from Citizens Advice.
Npower failed to provide basic customer service
Dydd Gwener, 18 Rhagfyr 2015
Citizens Advice has responded to Ofgem’s decision to order Npower to pay £26million after it sent out inaccurate bills and failed to deal with complaints correctly.
Four in five approaching retirement uncertain about value of pension savings
Dydd Mercher, 16 Rhagfyr 2015
Half of people (49 per cent) are worried that they will not have enough pension savings to be comfortable in retirement, new analysis from Citizens Advice reveals.
Plans for the second-hand annuities market “should be progressed with caution”
Dydd Mawrth, 15 Rhagfyr 2015
Citizens Advice has today said plans for the second-hand annuities market must protect consumers.
Rogue landlords forcing tenants into a ‘living nightmare’
Dydd Gwener, 11 Rhagfyr 2015
Private housing tenants from across income scales are living in unsafe homes that fail to meet basic legal standards, a new report has said.
Only 2 in 5 people are aware of financial abuse
Dydd Iau, 10 Rhagfyr 2015
Citizens Advice has today warned that victims of financial abuse face a day to day reality of control and fear, but only 2 in 5 people are aware it is a form of domestic abuse.