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Figures released by the Insolvency Service show that the total number of personal insolvencies fell from 135,045 during 2010 to 119,850 during 2011. However, there had been a rise in the number of debt relief orders.
Far less borrowing on overdrafts, bank loans and hire-purchasing agreements has been responsible for an overall £377 million drop in personal borrowing during December 2011 according to the Bank of England.
The Finance and Leasing Association (FLA) released its updated Lending Code on 1 February 2012. The new code takes accounts of legal and regulatory changes such as the Consumer Credit Directive and Office of Fair Trading guidance on second charge lending.
National Debtline has released figures showing a significant increase in calls involving water debt.
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has published a new set of proposed responsible lending requirements for consultation as part of its Mortgage Market Review.
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