As government support for financial inclusion is due to end in April, campaigners, politicians and practitioners have been examining how to stop or replace high-cost credit. Read the rest by Faisel Rahman of Fair Finance in The Guardian
High-cost lenders are cashing in on spending review cuts
The spending review did nothing to protect public sector workers facing redundancy from high-cost lenders, who spot a business opportunity Read the rest by Faisel Rahaman of Fair Finance in The Guardian
How can we encourage poor people to save?
In the US banks and communities work together to promote saving. Why can’t the UK follow suit, asks Faisel Rahman. Read the rest by Faisel Rahman of Fair Finance in The Guardian
Alternatives to payday lending need banks’ support
While banks charges remain punitive and non-profit alternatives small scale, there are few viable alternatives to payday lenders, Read the rest by Faisel Rahman of Fair Finance in The Guardian