Competing payday lenders ‘out of existence’: why we should push to treble membership of credit unions
The rise of payday lenders has been one of the most destructive elements of the cost of living…
Wonga
A fine is not enough, let’s demand an end to Wonga’s tactics
As the packed tube rattled from station to station this morning, I was hit with the realisation that…
Pay Day Loans – Credit where credit’s due
Sometimes in politics, you have to say “Credit where credit’s due”. And today on payday loans, that’s certainly…
Miliband’s plan: Taxing the predators to fund the producers
Back in 2011, Ed Miliband made a conference speech that was less than well received. It was perceived…
Labour needs to back Archbishop Welby against Wonga
My part of England has a shrinking number of local financial institutions. The Nationwide Building Society closed its…
Iran reaches out to Jack Straw – Media roundup: July 25th, 2013
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4 questions the government must answer on Legal Loan Sharks in Number 10
It has been confirmed that Wonga has recruited a senior adviser directly from David Cameron’s team to be their…
