By Mr Bankruptcy 15th May 2024 We waited with bated breath for May’s announcement by the Monetary Policy Committee on the Bank of England’s base rate. Would the committee decide that inflation was coming under control and reduce the rate from its recent high of 5.25%? Unfortunately, for anyone hoping that a lower level would […]
Read moreBy Mr Bankruptcy 26th April 2024 When you face what looks like an insurmountable debt mountain, any relief can make all the difference, not only to your ability to clear a debt, but also to your mental wellbeing. James Rosa Associates is proud to have arranged a total of £20.6 million* in debt write-off for […]
Read moreBy Mr Bankruptcy 16th April 2024 If there’s one common theme to my blog posts, it’s to encourage anyone in the unenviable situation of facing unmanageable debt to seek advice. I’ve been there myself so I know how difficult it can be to own up and ask for help. Another issue is whether that advice […]
Read moreBy Mr Bankruptcy 27th March 2024 Many people find themselves facing unmanageable debt every year, but the reasons for getting into that position can be as varied and numerous as the people who come to us for help. So, when we are approached by a new client, the first step is for one of our […]
Read moreBy Mr Bankruptcy 15th March 2024 In many news stories we hear about ongoing negotiations to resolve disagreements or even conflicts. As debt advisors, negotiation is one of the services we offer clients, and it has become a key tool in many of our cases. So how does negotiating help to resolve an unmanageable debt? […]
Read moreBy Mr Bankruptcy 14th February 2024 When it comes to debt interest, nations can have similar debt problems to businesses and individuals. According to the Office of Budgetary Responsibility, the UK spent £110 billion on debt interest alone in 2023. That’s around £5 billion more than the education budget. At over 10% of total government […]
Read moreBy Mr Bankruptcy 25th January 2024 UK firms are currently having to manage the largest tax burden for decades, in conjunction with a whole host of other economic challenges. What does that mean for the future of Britain as a “nation of shopkeepers”? The tax burden keeps on increasing The current corporate tax burden is […]
Read moreBy Mr Bankruptcy 1st December 2023 Christmas is usually an expensive time of year, but this holiday could be particularly difficult for some, coming as it does after yet another 12 months of uncertainty, with many people’s finances still precarious. To help relieve some of the worry of buying presents and stocking up on food […]
Read moreBy Mr Bankruptcy 15th November 2023 Times continue to be tough for businesses and last quarters’ insolvency figures clearly demonstrate just how difficult it still is for business owners to avoid unmanageable debt in a challenging operating environment. Insolvencies are on the increase The most recent government figures revealed that between 1 July and 30 […]
Read moreBy Mr Bankruptcy 28th September 2023 According to debt charities, outstanding credit card debt reached £66.4 billion, an increase of 8.2% (£5.0 billion) in the year to June 2023. This means that credit card debt averaged £1,248 for every adult in the UK. But with interest rates still high and with no immediate sign of coming down any time soon, it’s […]
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