January 22, 2015
Bankruptcy threshold set to increase
The minimum amount for which you can be forced into bankruptcy has not changed since 1986. However, the amount will increase substantially in October 2015 from £750 to £5,000.
Debt charities and insolvency firms have long campaigned for an increase to the threshold as often individuals cannot afford bankruptcy fees yet don’t qualify for a debt relief order.
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