A 38-year-old man who operated as a loan shark in the Coventry area has been sentenced to 31 months in prison and handed a Criminal Behaviour Order in a first for the national Illegal Money Lending Team.
This year, we celebrate 76 years of International Credit Union Day under the theme “One World Through Cooperative Finance”. It speaks to how credit unions and other community-based financial cooperatives are still bringing people together in these divided times to grow financial inclusion and well-being for all.
Every year, in the last few months, there’s an increase in financial scams. Scammers take advantage of the busy shopping season and the spirit of giving to catch people off guard. It could be an innocent-looking email from a trusted retailer or an offer that seems too good to pass up. The risks are real, and the consequences can be costly.
We are delighted to let our savers know that we will be paying interest payments into members’ share accounts this week.
Clockwise awarded Allexton Community Nursery £250 as part of the Community Grant scheme. The grant will be used to buy a fridge for the community
Love4Life Charnwood 20:20 provides a safe space for local, vulnerable girls to access emotional and social support on challenges such as body image, self-esteem, confidence
On Friday 13th Sep 2024, Clockwise hosted and in-branch event alongside the Money and Pensions Service & the Illegal Money Lending Team.
Members of the public could drop in to get financial advice and help, ask any questions about their pension & meet the Stop Loan Sharks team including Sid the Shark!
Do you have savings? Whether you’re saving for a new home, a holiday, or simply building a cushion for unexpected expenses, every pound you save
Parents have less than 2 weeks to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) their 16-19 year-old is continuing education or training or their Child Benefit payments will stop.
Your credit score isn’t just a number; it’s a key player in your financial game, affecting everything from getting that dream home loan to securing the best interest rates on your car.
Once you understand the factors affecting your credit score, you’re already on the path to making decisions that may open doors to a stable financial future.
