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Why do post offices matter?

Why do post offices matter?

Richard Brown looks at how changes to local post offices affect consumers and describes the role of Citizens Advice in monitoring them
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Richard Brown
Scams Awareness — reporting scams and reducing stigma

Scams Awareness — reporting scams and reducing stigma

July is Scams Awareness Month (SAM) and this year the key aims are to increase reporting and reduce the stigmatisation of victims. Melanie…
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Melanie McGinn
How do the general election manifestos compare on social security pledges?

How do the general election manifestos compare on social security pledges?

One of the five big asks that Citizens Advice has for the next government is to improve the benefits system so that it works for the people…
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Richard Machin
Licensing enforcement gets going in Wales

Licensing enforcement gets going in Wales

Part 1 of the Housing (Wales) Act 2014 set up a new licensing regime for landlords and agents in Wales that went live in November 2015. A…
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Calum Higgins
Using deficit financial statements

Using deficit financial statements

In the face of continuing difficult economic conditions and the anticipated introduction of the Standard Financial Statement in March 2017…
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Luke Oliver
A new look for Adviser magazine

A new look for Adviser magazine

For 30 years, Adviser magazine has provided independent expert views on the key issues and developments facing advisers in the fields of…
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Kat Barry
Setting the Standard

Setting the Standard

The demand for debt advice services continues to grow and advisers face increasing pressure to increase their caseloads, meaning they need…
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Chauntelle Wright
Tips and Tactics for resolving workplace bullying

Tips and Tactics for resolving workplace bullying

In the second of two articles, Emma Wilkinson and Tracey Moss consider strategies for dealing with a bullying problem at work
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Emma Wilkinson
How to find a reliable trader

How to find a reliable trader

Finding a tradesperson can be confusing. An advice tip that is often given is to use an approved trader scheme, and here Kate Hobson, with…
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Kate Hobson
The two-child limit for Universal Credit and Child Tax Credit

The two-child limit for Universal Credit and Child Tax Credit

Richard Machin explores the background to, and likely impact of, the two-child limit on the child element in Universal Credit and the Child…
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Richard Machin
The work capability assessment - is it capable of working?

The work capability assessment - is it capable of working?

Fiona Seymour considers Government plans for changes to entitlement to Employment and Support Allowance (or the equivalent elements under…
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Fiona Seymour
Consumer empowerment partnerships

Consumer empowerment partnerships

How a strategic approach to consumer protection is reaping benefits in the battle against sharp practice both online and offline.
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Melanie McGinn
New benefit cap

New benefit cap

The lower benefit cap has applied since 7 November 2016. Debra White considers the details of the lowered cap and takes a look at how it…
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Debra White
Back to the future - 30 years of Adviser

Back to the future - 30 years of Adviser

As Adviser celebrates its 30th anniversary, Richard Machin looks back at the benefit issues that were being discussed in issue 1 of the…
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Richard Machin
Brexit - what will it mean for employment rights?

Brexit - what will it mean for employment rights?

EU membership has had a significant impact on employment rights in the UK. In this article, Matt Bradbury examines the potential impact of…
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Adviser
Where now for the GPOW?

Where now for the GPOW?

Carlos Hagi considers the first Upper Tribunal decisions that rule on the application of the ‘genuine prospects of work’ test (GPOW) to EEA…
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Carlos Hagi
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