Peter Tutton

@LucyMcNulty Thank you Lucy, was a pleasure to talk. Autumn Statement gives government opportunity to relieve pressure on millions of people struggling with cost of living.

What easy wins could the gov't include in its #AutumnStatement to help the UK through the cost of living crisis? And what policies should the next gov't prioritise to prevent long-term damage arising? Peter Tutton of StepChange discusses these Qs here podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fol…

At launch of Enforcement Conduct Board. Big step forward in oversight of bailiff sector.

@AmyTaylor_DA @debt_diaries @Politicana We have spoken with Scottish Power and they confirmed that they accept advice provided by other debt advice providers and welcome support provided to their customers. They would like to look into client case mentioned by @AmyTaylor if you would like to do so by private message

@Peter_Tutton @debt_diaries @Politicana So there are no contracts Peter? As Scottish Power stated yesterday? They told me if the client can’t afford to pay the debt in their max period of 5 years, Stepchange have authority to speak direct to a team who deal with 60+ month arrangements I can’t do that for some reason?

We welcome the Government's announcement that the Online Safety Bill will include a Duty on the largest online platforms to tackle fraud within online advertising. This is a vital step in protecting consumers #StopScamAds gov.uk/government/new…

🤝 We've contributed to @wagestream's State of Financial Wellbeing Report. This explores the impact of Covid-19 and the rising cost of living, with suggested actions moving forward to improve financial wellbeing. Take a look at the full report here: ow.ly/vfG650IkvXH

Breathing Space gives people seeking debt advice 60 days respite from creditor action while they work towards a debt solution. @Peter_Tutton, our Head of Policy, Research and Public Affairs discusses its success (1/4) 👇 stepchange.medium.com/breathing-spac…

Delighted to be part of this important project

Our new local child poverty data out today endchildpoverty.org.uk shows before the pandemic more children being pulled into poverty across the UK. With the NE experiencing greatest rises and our cities seeing high rates. Time @10DowningStreet set out a plan to #EndChildPoverty

Our latest research identifies a ticking time-bomb of covid-related debt, with private renters facing the most acute danger. Our #CovidDebtRescue report highlights the risks faced by nearly half a million private sector tenants now in rent arrears: ow.ly/k7AT50E0VgM

With @TheFCA's Woolard Review likely to change the consumer credit landscape in Britain forever, our leading policy expert, @Peter_Tutton, sets out why nobody involved or interested in the industry can afford to let this moment pass by. ow.ly/apwZ50DxD2V

We’re delighted to be involved in an advisory capacity in the new @TheFCA digital sandbox pilot. It's great to see the emphasis involved in promoting digital measures that can help support vulnerable consumers and people in debt. fca.org.uk/firms/innovati…

@micagbdav Saw one in South London for first time the other day

Article suggesting rent arrears eviction hearing may start again end of June... while HMT and FCA confirm mortgage repossesses suspension continues to October. MHCLG update? landlordzone.co.uk/news/exclusive…

HMT & FCA announce help for people struggling with mortgage payments extends 3 months. Ban on home repossessions continue to 31 Oct. This is good news. But what about renters... eviction ban apply? What about help with rent payments. MHCLG?

"Lenders could stop people from falling into problem debt by holding off treating non-payments as defaults and by offering appropriate forbearance to those who need it" StepChange's @Peter_Tutton bbc.co.uk/news/health-52…

@hmtreasury That's an impressive response from mortgage lenders. Thinking back to 2008-2010, , broader mortgage safety nets were important for borrowers needing longer to recover. Thinking ahead six months, are safety nets still there for those who will need them?

Over 1.6m mortgage holidays have already been provided to homeowners affected by #coronavirus. That’s the equivalent of 1 in 7 mortgages. Read More: ukfinance.org.uk/press/press-re…

@Andrew_F_Smith @StepChange @TheFCA Agree FCA changed the game with creditor behaviour. However decision to introduce bailiff regulation is sitting in front of Ministry of Justice ministers right now. So MOJ need to press 'go' button NOW. Then we can talk about how to implement.

@Peter_Tutton @StepChange @TheFCA ... My point is more that @TheFCA authorisation and supervision changed creditor behaviour radically - extending it would reduce bailiff use and provide regulation that can evolve to avoid consumer detriment.

This move came after a separate announcement that bailiff visits would be banned until lockdown was over. "Statutory regulation of the bailiff sector is the vital next step that the Ministry of Justice should take" StepChange Chief Executive, Phil Andrew ow.ly/FAnZ50zqnD8

@Andrew_F_Smith @StepChange @TheFCA That's a good thought Andrew. I'm not sure FCA will be simple way to regulate bailiffs... but we certainly need public sector debt practice brought up to FCA standards and effective independent regulation of bailiffs, which is long overdue

@StepChange I think the first step should be to bring all debt collection activities, including public sector, into @TheFCA authorisation and supervision. This is simpler than bailiff regulation and would massively reduce use of bailiffs

@csjthinktank @JoeShalam Excellent report highlighting government debt collection standards behind the curve. Ministry of Justice must get the ball rolling with independent bailiff regulation

🚨 NEW CSJ REPORT: Collecting Dust Head of Financial Inclusion & Housing, @JoeShalam highlights a pathway forward for government debt collection. ➡️ Full report here: bit.ly/3ePtpZn #CollectingDust