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Record numbers turning to loan sharks as cost-of-living crisis bites
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17 Jun 26
A think-tank has called for enforcement against illegal lenders to be ramped up after warning that record numbers of cash-strapped households turn to loan sharks to cover everyday living costs.
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CIPFA: Strong governance needed for continuity following local elections
Revised CIPFA/IFAC governance framework aims to boost practical guidance
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