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Debt and money

Court claims, bankruptcy, DAS, trust deeds and business debt.

  1. Affordable ways to borrow money

    How to borrow money from a credit union or Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI).

  2. Apply for a moratorium

    Request a 6 month period of debt relief where you can plan your next move without legal action by creditors.

  3. Court claims and legal action

    Recovering debts, making or responding to court claims for money, sheriff officer powers.

  4. Debt solutions

    Debt solutions include bankruptcy, the Debt Arrangement Scheme (DAS) and trust deeds. You should always get independent debt advice before you choose a debt solution.

  5. Business debt and bankruptcy

    Includes bankruptcy, insolvency and recovering money owed to your business.

  6. Check if a person or company is insolvent

    Search for insolvencies, trust deeds and companies in receivership or liquidation.

  7. Report a loan shark

    Find out whether a money lender is legally licensed and, if not, how you can report them anonymously.

  8. Get help with debt and money

    Information and advice on money and debt, including clearing debt, finding a debt adviser and help paying for your home.

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