New debt-relief programme for Tshwane municipal accounts

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The scheme, running until June, targets residents, businesses, indigent households, and deceased estates. Incentives include partial debt write-offs, interest waivers, and discounts on recreational facilities.  The city hopes to curb electricity meter tampering and boost revenue collection, currently below the 95-percent target. 
 “Various municipal customers, including government departments, big business and residential customers, owe Tshwane…

Council Tax debt support project expanded across Scotland

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People struggling with Council Tax arrears will have access to enhanced advice through the expansion of a Citizens Advice Scotland project. Backed by an additional £2.2 million in Scottish Government funding, the project provides tailored support to affected households and works with local authorities to support good practice in Council Tax debt collection. Housing minister…

His gambling addiction took him from 50 cent bets to a debt of $3 million. Only God and the right support group could save him. — Salt&Light

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At his headiest high, he was raking in wins of S$100,000. But for *Michael (not his real name), gambling was never just about the money. “I was looking for thrills,” he told Salt&Light. Six-figure wins happened often enough to feed that hunger. But the peaks were always bracketed by long seasons of devastating losses. He…

Finance Minister Affirms Government’s Commitment to Adopting International Best Practices in Public Debt Management » Iraqi News Agency

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Baghdad-INA   Minister of Finance Taif Sami affirmed on Monday the government’s commitment to adopting international best practices in public debt management, while noting Iraq’s aspiration to benefit from international expertise in this field. The Ministry of Finance stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that”Minister of Finance Taif Sami participated…

Thaksin Proposes Bold Debt Relief Plan At Pishnulok University

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On March 17, 2025, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra addressed the pressing issue of household debt during his talk at Pishnulok University, highlighting his vision for economic prosperity for all Thais. Thaksin proposed audacious ideas for alleviating the financial burdens faced by citizens, such as the government potentially purchasing public debts from the banking system.…