NHS Property Services lacks the powers it needs to make its tenants sign lease agreements and pay their rent, which has contributed to increasing levels of outstanding debt, says the National Audit Office.
New research on the impact of the two-child limit reveals the scale of suffering in families affected by the policy, with parents reporting that they are being forced to cut back on fresh food for children, unable to cover essential utility bills, and accruing debt.
The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute has welcomed a new report from the Treasury Select Committee, which calls for sweeping changes to ensure people with mental health problems get a fair deal from financial services.
A report from the Justice Committee says the government should introduce new regulation for the bailiff industry to ensure that people in debt are treated fairly.