Debt Collection FAQs | Consumer Advice

Is a debt collector calling? What can you do? What are your rights? The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) makes it illegal for debt collectors to use abusive, unfair, or deceptive practices when they collect debts. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about your rights.   What To Know About Debt Collection…

Scottish corporate insolvencies slightly up in 2025 as experts warn of ‘volatile norm’

Scottish businesses continued to navigate a hostile economic landscape in 2025, with the latest figures revealing a year-on-year rise in corporate insolvencies. Data from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) indicates that 1,272 corporate insolvencies were registered in 2025, a marginal increase from the previous year. However, the year concluded with a sharp spike, as December…

Phoenix pensioner receives life-changing municipal debt relief of R165 000

A 65-YEAR-OLD pensioner from Phoenix described a municipal debt write-off of R165 000 as “life-changing” after sustained intervention by IFP councillor Jonathan Annipen brought an end to years of financial and emotional distress. Krishna Moodley, who lives with his wife, had been struggling under the weight of a long-standing municipal “Unity Account”  debt, while managing chronic…

Slingsby Gin owner to enter administration

The company was inspired by the the story of William Slingsby, who is said to have discovered the “unique properties” of natural spring water in Harrogate in 1571. Entrepreneurs Marcus Black and Mike Carthy founded the firm to “celebrate the spa town heritage”, according to the company’s website. Their Slingsby Gin products use water drawn…