It can be a truly desperate situation - having your possessions taken away because you have failed to repay a debt. However this is the reality for thousands of people in the UK, according to Citizens ...

Bailiffs who break the rules are driving people to increased stress, anxiety and financial hardship, according to new research published today. A new report from Citizens Advice and StepChange found ...

In his second article on bailiffs and the law, Gary Vaux examines the powers that bailiffs have to seize someone's goods for sale on entering the home In my last ...

Some major UK water firms are sending bailiffs to UK households - for debts under £1,000. Data shows the bailiffs that made the most use of bailiffs last year were South West Water, Southern Water and ...

Many clients have debts that may worsen in the current economic downturn and culminate in a visit from a bailiff. This article explains what a bailiff can and cannot do if they visit your client, ...

Referrals to bailiffs in England and Wales to recover unpaid council debts have risen by nearly 20%, a BBC investigation has found. Birmingham's 500% rise in referrals between 2022 and 2023 topped the ...

Bailiff referrals for unpaid council tax have surged by a staggering 30% in two years, according to a new analysis. Campaigners, who have raised the alarm over council tax arrears, say the use of ...

Emergency legislation has been brought in banning bailiffs from visiting homes to enforce debts during Covid-19 restrictions. Legislation that came into force on Friday saying in person visits were ...

We explain how you can get debt help to avoid bailiffs altogether IF you’re struggling with debt, you may be feeling anxious at the thought of bailiffs or debt collectors knocking on your door. Most ...

A Bailiff who sued her employer after she was banned from bringing her 'emotional support' dog to work has lost her disability discrimination claim. Bailiff Deborah Cullingford had worked as a County ...