2018-02-23 10:49
Mrs Roussos* owed more than £15,000 to her creditors and had started to find it difficult to manage her regular payments to Harrington Brooks for her debt management plan. We got in to… Read More
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2018-01-17 11:01
If you’re a customer of Harrington Brooks, you’ll know we send you a Customer Newsletter every month. We do this to help make sure you stay in control of your money and be financ… Read More
2018-01-11 16:31
We are pleased to share that Aggie Pacewicz, Senior External Relations Manager at Harrington Brooks, has been accepted as the Treasurer for Money Advice Liaison Group (MALG) Midlands. This i… Read More
2018-01-10 09:54
I was invited by the Insolvency Practitioners Association (IPA) to be a panellist at their Annual Personal Insolvency Conference held at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester on 30 November 2017.
T… Read More
2017-12-21 11:18
Barbara* called in to get debt advice from us and spoke to Specialist Support Advisor, Steve Wilding-Hewitt.
While Steve was going through Barbara’s income and expenditure, he identifi… Read More
2017-12-07 14:50
Christmas is a time for relaxing and giving thanks. And whether you’re working this festive period or you’ve got some time off, we hope you get the chance to put your feet up.
If… Read More
2017-09-21 10:18
If you saw a link from a friend or family member on Facebook, would you assume it’s legitimate? After all, you probably trust their judgement.
But if they post a link to a free gift ca… Read More
2017-09-18 08:33
Credit report reference agency Equifax has revealed that hackers have got hold of some customers’ information in a data breach. The Equifax hack mainly relates to 143 million US custom… Read More
2017-09-15 14:56
The new plastic tenner is now finally in banks, after its release on 14 September. And it won’t be long before it makes its way to ATMs and shops near you.
Getting your hands on your f… Read More
2017-09-15 09:15
By now, you’ve probably seen the adverts for the PPI deadline on 29 August 2019. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a campaign to make sure everyone knows how long they… Read More
2017-09-12 15:31
The summer holidays are long gone and that means the kids, and teachers, are now back into their daily school routines.
So, if you’ve been running around all summer entertaining, taxii… Read More
2017-09-12 08:26
The Money Advice Service (MAS) is running an independent debt advice funding review to see what issues those with money worries are facing. This will look at how much debt advice is needed a… Read More
2017-09-01 15:49
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2017-08-29 10:29
If you’ve had problems with your credit rating in the past, you’re probably wondering how long it takes to go from a bad credit rating to a good one. After all, having a better c… Read More
2017-08-29 10:19
If you know someone who needs help to take control of their unsecured debts, we might be able to help. And if you refer a friend to us you could get £100 in Tesco vouchers.*
You can as… Read More
2017-08-29 09:29
Unexpectedly your car needs some repairs following its MOT, your boiler breaks down leaving you without hot water or your washing machine packs up and floods the kitchen. Unplanned and unwel… Read More
2017-08-16 10:25
Great news – we’ve got another Amazon Echo Dot up for grabs. Because of so much interest in winning our first Echo Dot, we thought we’d do it all again. They’re great… Read More
2017-08-11 13:43
The Living Wage Foundation recognises and celebrates the leadership shown by Living Wage Employers across the UK. Harrington Brooks agree that work should be one of the surest ways out of p… Read More
2017-08-02 15:06
Amazon’s trusty home companion, the Echo Dot, can be a barrel of laughs around the house but did you know it can also help save you money?
They have the ability to help reduce your hou… Read More
2017-07-25 08:00
Scammers are using a method called the SIM swap trick to get their hands on the mobiles of unsuspecting victims. This means they can pose as their victims and even set up bank accounts in th… Read More
2017-07-25 07:55
Priority bills are the payments you should always stick to before you cover other bills. That’s because if you don’t, there could be serious consequences for you. They can be sec… Read More
2017-07-25 07:51
If you get a car on finance, make sure you keep up with your payments. If you don’t, your finance company could stop you in your tracks with a car kill switch.
A car kill switch lets s… Read More
2017-07-18 11:06
The UK June 2017 inflation rate was 2.6%, according to official stats. That’s down from 2.9% in May – the first fall in consumer inflation since October 2016.
This means the infl… Read More
2017-07-07 07:20
The Money Advice Service has released a new creditor toolkit to help creditors support customers in debt. Both creditors and debt advice agencies have worked with the Money Advice Service on… Read More
2017-07-05 11:37
Taking out a car loan is one way to get a vehicle if you can’t afford to buy one outright. But according to recent research from the Daily Mail, it could also land you with a high leve… Read More
2017-06-29 15:37
If you’re a renter, the idea of no letting agents fees when you move house probably sounds pretty good. And this will soon be a reality, as a new bill will ban letting agents fees to t… Read More
2017-06-22 07:00
If you’re looking to make a few extra quid each month, one way you can do this is by signing up to online survey sites. By doing surveys online or joining virtual focus groups, you can… Read More
2017-06-22 07:00
Roaming charges in Europe are now over, as of last week (15 June). This means you can browse Facebook or send pictures to friends for the same price as when you’re at home.
The end to… Read More
2017-06-22 07:00
Checking your credit file to see what shape it’s in is always a good idea. It lets you see what information the three credit reference agencies hold on you – that’s Experia… Read More
2017-06-21 16:02
Are you in need of a health kick this summer? If the answer is yes, then our Summer Health Activity Competition is just what you need. And there’s a chance to win an activity treat tha… Read More
2017-06-20 09:02
The UK inflation rate hit 2.9% in May 2017, according to new stats from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). That’s the highest inflation rate for nearly four years.
This means th… Read More
2017-06-13 10:10
Credit card debt in the UK is now growing at the fastest rate since 2006. That’s according to Bank of England stats published last month.
The Bank of England figures from 31 May 2017 s… Read More
2017-06-12 09:27
Harrington Brooks is now fully authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), one of only a handful of debt management companies in the UK to achieve this. But what does this actually… Read More
2017-06-10 08:00
The Government’s new Tax-Free Childcare scheme launched at the end of April, aiming to make childcare easier for parents. But since its launch, parents and family members have struggle… Read More
2017-06-09 09:43
Father’s Day 2017 in the UK is less than two weeks away (Sunday 18 June). If you’re anything like us, you’ve probably forgotten about this up until now. And if you’re… Read More
2017-06-06 07:36
Almost 300,000 people got a County Court Judgement (CCJ) for missing debt repayments in the first three months of this year. This was a 10-year quarterly high for CCJ debt.
The figures also… Read More
2017-06-05 10:44
With the General Election 2017 just round the corner, you’ve probably thought about registering to vote. You might not have interest in politics though, so you might just be thinking t… Read More
2017-05-16 14:34
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably read about the cyber-attack on the NHS last week. IT systems across the UK went offline, with workers unable to access some files… Read More
2017-05-16 14:30
The new £1 coin went into circulation on 28 March 2017, bringing an end to the beloved round pound. The 12-sided £1 coin is the ‘safest coin in the world’ , mean… Read More
2017-05-16 14:26
If you’re a movie buff, you probably spend a fair bit of money at the cinema. But have you thought about getting a cinema membership to save money?
Cineworld Unlimited and Odeon Limitl… Read More
2017-05-12 13:31
Dealing with debt can be a challenge. It’s easy to feel stressed by debt and that there’s nowhere to turn. And if you’re also dealing with mental health problems, this can… Read More
2017-05-12 07:01
We’re pleased to announce that we’ve teamed up with Otten Penna to offer help and advice to their clients who are struggling with debt.
Otten Penna are a solicitors firm based in… Read More
2017-05-04 13:32
Getting to the end of an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) can feel like a real achievement. After five or six years of payments, it finally means you’re close to getting debt fre… Read More
2017-04-28 12:10
The total number of personal insolvencies for the first three months of 2017 is the highest it’s been in almost three years. That’s according to the most recent stats from The In… Read More
2017-04-25 07:51
Do you have debt troubles? You might think that you’re managing to stay on top of your repayments. Maybe you cut back on a few other payments and tighten your belt towards the end of t… Read More
2017-04-21 08:05
When you’re on a Debt Management Plan (DMP), you want to be sure that you’re working towards getting debt free and staying in control of your finances. That’s why we go thr… Read More
2017-04-20 14:56
When did you last switch your energy bills? This year, last year? Or can you even remember doing it?
If you haven’t switched your supplier recently, you could be missing out on some hu… Read More
2017-04-20 14:49
We’ve all heard about it – the so-called credit blacklist. If you find yourself on this – so the rumours go – every lender going will ban you from borrowing.
And once… Read More
2017-04-19 09:24
The UK inflation rate figures came out this week (11 April) and they show that inflation stayed at 2.3% for March 2017. This means that inflation stayed steady – it didn’t grow o… Read More
2017-04-03 10:55
We can’t wait to celebrate Easter this year. So we decided to spread some of the egg-citement with all of you! For our April prize draw and a chance to win one of two £50 T… Read More
2017-03-31 10:18
Holding its second annual conference yesterday, Sale based financial services provider Harrington Brooks asked delegates to come together as an industry to tackle indebtedness. Building on t… Read More
2017-03-24 16:04
As part of the One Advice Group’s commitment to engaging with and encouraging local talent, we support students on the Career Ready programme at Trafford College. One Advice Group assi… Read More
2017-03-20 17:59
Sale based financial services provider, One Advice Group (OAG) which incorporates Harrington Brooks, kick started its 2017 corporate social responsibility programme in earnest in February. T… Read More
2017-03-14 12:00
Manchester based Harrington Brooks, one of the UK’s leading personal insolvency providers, has been granted full authorisation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The FCA t… Read More
2017-03-13 14:33
There are many online services that we use for everyday life, one of which is Amazon Prime. But is Amazon Prime worth the money. We look at the service and compare it with alternative option… Read More
2017-03-13 14:26
With age comes responsibility, wisdom and more bills. But getting older doesn’t need to cost more money. Surely there are some benefits – particularly for your wallet?
Here are 5… Read More
2017-03-10 10:27
Gadgets can help make everyday life easier. Some can even help you save money. You’d be surprised what you could actually buy, or even get for free, that would keep some of that hard e… Read More
2017-02-15 10:59
Figures released this month by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) show that the number of homes being repossessed fell to its lowest figure for 34 years.
A total of 7,700 properties were… Read More
2017-02-11 00:01
We all want our money to go further. One of the best ways of doing this is to change how we behave and where to shop. We’ve come up with a list of everyday shops you should consider sw… Read More
2017-02-10 09:35
One of the oldest ways of getting a cheaper price for anything is to buy in bulk. In today’s hectic lifestyle you can often do this at any of the big supermarkets through a 241 or BOGO… Read More
2017-02-09 09:28
At some point you may have been offered fake or counterfeit goods. If you’re trying to be careful with money it can be tempting if the price seems too good to be true. But in some inst… Read More
2017-02-08 12:51
The energy regulator Ofgem has announced a limit for customers using pre-payment meters in the UK.
The price cap, which comes in to force from April 2017, will last until the end of 2020. By… Read More
2017-02-06 17:39
While it’s nice to feel loved, nobody wants to spend money when they don’t need or can’t afford to. With the average spend on Valentine’s Day estimated at £45 (… Read More
2017-02-06 09:18
Love is in the air! For our February prize draw, we’re giving two lucky social media users the chance to win £50 towards a Valentine’s Day treat. To enter, all you have to… Read More
2017-01-13 07:00
Saving money is one thing. But wasting money is something that should be avoided completely. Here’s our two minute guide on the things you should think twice about spending money… Read More
2017-01-13 04:00
You’ve given presents, partied hard and can no longer fit into your favourite jeans. But is the worst is yet to come?
You get a text, e-mail or letter with details of your monthly bank… Read More
2017-01-12 09:00
Happy New Year! We know that fitness and physical wellbeing is on everybody’s minds in January, but what about financial wellbeing? So for January’s prize draw and a chance to wi… Read More
2017-01-11 12:35
Harrington Brooks ended its membership of DEMSA, the trade body for commercial debt management providers, in December. Susan Yates, who was Harrington Brooks’ representative on the DEM… Read More
2017-01-09 15:13
The Prime Minister has spoken about new plans to support mental health care in the UK.
This includes:
new support for teachers and schools with every secondary school in the country to be of… Read More
2017-01-09 14:54
New analysis shows that debt in UK households is rising with average debts of £12,887. This is based on figures between July and September in 2016. During the same period in 2015, the… Read More
2017-01-09 05:30
Trying to quit smoking and save money can be hard for anyone trying to kick the habit. One way to do both is to switch to e-cigarettes. Having risen in popularity in the last few years e-cig… Read More
2017-01-05 09:50
Even if you’re not paying top-dollar for a no-frills gym, you could still get sucked into paying over the odds for stuff while you work out. Our tips can save a pound in your wallet wh… Read More
2016-12-14 13:26
It’s Christmas day, or earlier if you’re really impatient. You’re about to unwrap presents from a friend or a loved one. While you’re hoping for keys to a Porsche, th… Read More
2016-12-13 10:06
Picture the scene. It’s Friday night, and you’ve had a busy week. Rather than cooking you’ve ordered in some takeaway – because you deserve it. The TV provides a back… Read More
2016-12-01 07:00
This month, we’re embracing the festive spirit and hosting two Christmas competitions! Tell us about the most thoughtful gift you’ve given or received with the hashtag #DearHB OR… Read More
2016-11-30 14:57
Ho-Ho-How excited are you for the holidays this year? We think that the most important part of Christmas is having your loved ones around you and spending time, not money. That’s why w… Read More
2016-11-30 14:51
We think that Christmas is a magical time of year, but know that some people struggle to get in the Christmas spirit. That’s why we need you to help us spread the festive fun and send… Read More
2016-11-24 15:57
Phillip Hammond has delivered his first Autumn Statement since becoming Chancellor. Here’s how the 2016 Autumn Statement affects you.
Increase in the National Living Wage
There will be… Read More
2016-11-23 15:59
As part of our commitment to being a Responsible Business and to provide Financial Education for Future Generations, colleagues from the One Advice Group have been helping young people in Gr… Read More
2016-11-14 06:32
Cheese can go with pretty much anything. It’s an everyday item in most household shopping baskets as you’re likely to eat around 11.6kg of cheese per year in the UK (Internationa… Read More
2016-11-08 15:11
From November 2016 the Benefit Cap will limit the total amount of money a household receives through benefits.
In a nutshell, this means that UK households will have a £20,000 limit on… Read More
2016-11-07 11:51
Food that you’re not going to eat and chocolate that gets left at the bottom of the tin are just some of the things we waste money on at Christmas. But have you ever thought of the oth… Read More
2016-11-01 10:49
Changes on how broadband providers advertise their deals are due to start from November 2016.
Until recently, broadband providers could advertise offers without including details of line ren… Read More
2016-10-10 14:03
There have been some sensational acts that have graced the X factor stage such as Leona Lewis, James Arthur and Wagner. And let’s not forget about Honey G right now. While you may not… Read More
2016-10-10 06:00
Spending money for Halloween doesn’t have to be scary. We’ve got a list of money saving hacks that will let you let you enjoy all the frightening festivities without being scared… Read More
2016-10-06 09:35
Have you got an unspookable ghost costume or a particularly spellbinding witch outfit? Creating gruesome garments from scratch is a great way to save money on the frightening Halloween festi… Read More
2016-10-04 09:47
Even if you’re careful, it only takes a few seconds to become a victim to a fraud or scam. Here’s our quick guide on common scams to watch out for.
Cash point scams
ATM machines… Read More
2016-10-03 09:00
Sky TV and Virgin can be a great luxury to have. But if you’re trying to save cash it might be one of the first things to cut back on. Even with a half price offer it can cost hundreds… Read More
2016-09-30 13:33
Keeping track of your finances can be hard…even if you have a bank account. One of the things that can be off-putting is remembering passwords to log in to your online account.
To mak… Read More
2016-09-07 08:23
As classes around the country are now back in session, we’re having our own school-themed prize draw! We want to see your brilliant school snaps – whether they’re embarrass… Read More
2016-09-02 08:51
We are massive fans of saving money and would normally suggest switching to own brand alternatives. But there are occasions when paying more for household products can save you money.
In 201… Read More
2016-08-25 13:50
Camping can be a fairly cheap way of entertaining the kids, seeing new places and making memories. With holidaying abroad becoming more expensive, a ‘staycation’ can be an afford… Read More
2016-08-24 09:52
A review in to retail banking has recommended a number of changes to the way customers bank in the UK.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation outlined a number of key chan… Read More
2016-08-04 11:02
Here’s our quick two minute guide on how you might be affected by an interest rate cut.
If you’re a saver
As of July 2016 the rate that savers get through an ISA or regular savin… Read More
2016-08-04 11:02
It’s been seven years since the Bank of England decided to cut interest rates to 0.5% in March 2009. But can you remember what life was like? We take a quick trip down memory lane.
Gor… Read More
2016-08-03 15:38
While it may not be money saving, we all love a takeaway. But which take away is the most expensive? There are plenty to choose from when spending your hard earned cash. We take a look at th… Read More
2016-08-02 07:00
New research by StepChange has revealed the types of firms more likely to treat you unfairly if you’re in debt.
In a survey of over 1700 customers, the firm asked if they had been trea… Read More
2016-08-01 06:00
More than a quarter of people would prioritise non-priority debts over arrears that could trigger bailiff visits or see them go to prison.
Research from the Citizens Advice Bureaux (CAB) has… Read More
2016-07-28 16:33
You don’t have to go abroad to make memories this summer! We’re giving away camping supplies in our latest prize draw so you can enjoy a low-cost getaway under the stars. It&rsqu&hell…Read More
2016-07-27 07:00
We all love a treat. And most of us love nothing better than a cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate from the main coffee chains. But it can be pricey – regardless of the size of your dr… Read More
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