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Published Date:
13 November 2008
I am thrilled to hear that the Bank of England has cut interest rates by 1.5%. Furthermore I was pleased to hear that Gordon Brown has urged mortgage lenders to immediately pass on the rate cut to borrowers – trimming their variable rates.
I hope that this move will contribute towards steadying our turbulent economy for people who are really feeling the impact of falling house prices, and rising fuel and food costs.
However, I know there will still be vulnerable people in the region who have found themselves with debts that are out of control and in some extreme cases facing home repossession. Other people are not claiming the benefits or tax credits that could make all the difference to their monthly income.
We can help. At the Legal Services Commission we want everyone to have fair access to justice, so we run Community Legal Advice, a free, impartial and confidential advice service paid for by legal aid.
People on a low income or benefits can call our helpline on 0845 345 4 345 or log on to www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk for independent advice on a range of legal problems.
I would urge anyone facing legal problems as a result of the current economic crisis to get in touch with us and see how we can help.
Peter Nelson
Regional Director of the Legal Services Commission in the North
The full article contains 235 words and appears in Buxton Advertiser newspaper.
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Last Updated:
13 November 2008 1:28 PM
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Source:
Buxton Advertiser
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Location:
Buxton
