West Cumbrian youth learn to budget and steer clear of debt

Citizens Advice Allerdale, Citizens Advice Copeland, and Whitehaven, Egremont & District Credit Union deliver workshops and training sessions to young people aged 11 to 18, covering topics including managing debt, ways to save and banking basics. The initiative is part of the Financial Wellbeing programme, a strand of Transforming West Cumbria, funded through the Sellafield…

Somalia gets $306 million debt relief

Somalia gets $306 million debt relief MOGADISHU, Somalia – The government of Somalia signed a $306 million debt relief following an agreement with the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) in what comes after stringent reforms spearheaded by the country’s treasury towards stabilization of the economy. Signed in Kuwait on Wednesday, the move is geared towards restructuring…

Man stole £15,000 from Food Warehouse store in Barry

Richard Lewis was described as “a hard-working employee” and was promoted to store manager at The Food Warehouse in Cross Hands, Carmarthenshire, after being at the company for more than 12 years. However, prosecutor Caitlin Brazel told Swansea Crown Court that Lewis “found himself in crippling financial debt” in the summer of 2021 due to his gambling…

Thai Household Debt Fuels Economic Concerns, Hampers ASEAN Growth

    Thailand’s Efforts: The IMF acknowledges that the Thai government has taken significant steps to address household debt, including offering loan repayment assistance, introducing debt restructuring schemes, improving regulatory frameworks, and promoting financial literacy.   A key initiative is the “You Fight, We Help” project, launched in December 2024, which enables individuals and small businesses…

CBA changes its treatment of HELP debt

Following new guidance from the financial services regulator, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has confirmed it is rolling out new assessment criteria for its treatment of student debt, effective from today (9 April). Under the new assessment criteria, CBA will exclude Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt from home loan servicing calculations for borrowers…