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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Vicky Shaw

Calls for limit on how often people can be contacted about missed payments

Stronger rules are needed to prevent borrowers who are behind on their payments from being overwhelmed with correspondence chasing their debts, according to consumer champion Martin Lewis and the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute.

Research published by the institute, a charity founded and chaired by Mr Lewis, indicates that half (50%) of people who are behind on bills have experienced suicidal thoughts or feelings in the previous 20 months due to rising costs.

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