Tottenham MP backs scheme to help Haringey families in problem … – Enfield Advertiser & Gazette

MP David Lammy; Wants families with problem debts given ‘breathing space’ A scheme to ease pressure on families struggling to repay debts by allowing them a breathing space to get their finances under control has been backed by Tottenham MP David Lammy. The proposals, which have receibed cross-party Parliamentary support, are aimed at…

Feds and state stop debt relief operation in Florida – ConsumerAffairs

The state of Florida has teamed up with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) once again to take down several Florida-based companies that officials say were running a debt relief scam. Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi says a federal court has approved consent judgments which resolve charges that the debt relief companies exploited debt-burdened consumers with promises of…

Liquidated engineering firm to meet with creditors – Coffs Coast Advocate

UPDATE: QUESTIONS remain unanswered about the future of Eguana Holdings Pty Ltd following today’s meeting with creditors. Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union state organiser Todd Nickle said investigations into the company were ongoing by liquidators. Mr Nickle said a large number of workers were still owed seven months superannuation. “It seems to be quite widespread,” he said.…

Bethlehem Coca-Cola plant manager reassigned amid restructuring – Allentown Morning Call

Joe Brake has overseen Coca-Cola‘s bottling operations in Bethlehem for 17 years, but like the industry he’s represented, he’s also undergoing a transition. Coca-Cola’s major restructuring of its bottling operations means a major shift in roles for Brake, from running day-to-day operations at the plant to working out of his Upper Saucon Township home. Brake…

North’s pokies stance applauded – North Melbourne Football Club (press release)

North CEO and Managing Director Carl Dilena says the clubs industry-leading stance to not be involved in pokies operations and gambling sponsorship is finally starting to get the public attention it deserves. North hasnt had gaming machines since 2008 while Essendon, Hawthorn, Geelong, St Kilda, Richmond, Carlton, Western Bulldogs, Melbourne and Collingwood share about $90…