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Credit Unions on BBC Radio 4
Credit Unions were features on 'Today in Parliament' on BBC Radio 4 on the 19th July 2012.
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A Big Red Card for the legal loan sharks
- and not just for Wonga, but for the whole of the UK “Payday Loans” Industry.
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MoneySavingExpert.com on Credit Unions
MoneySavingExpert have a section on Credit Unions with useful information.
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Our new Members’ Area is here!
Account holders can now check their balance, change their details, request cash, calculate a loan and even apply for one – at the click of a button.
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Membership fee increase
From 7 June 2012 it will cost just £5 to join the WFCCU, with £1 of this paid back into your Savings Account. There will also be a £3 charge on all loans, which still makes us about the cheaper lender around. This essential increase will help cover our costs and make us stronger for the future.
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Legal Loan Sharking: Local Action Day 22 June
Most of our members will know of Stella Creasy MP’s long-running campaign to tackle the financial problems created by payday lending and to introduce legislation to cap the costs of credit in the UK. This week in parliament she tried yet again to introduce a law to tackle legal loan sharking.
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NEW BRANCH OFFICE OPENING!!
Increasingly concerned about the influx of payday and high-interest lenders around the borough, your Credit Union is opening a new branch today (24th May) in partnership with Acacia Children’s Centre.
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Payday lender apologist squashed by MP
Payday lender apologist squashed by MP. Listen to the radio interview here.
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Transport for London forced to re-think corporate sponsorship
Following campaigning from the WFCCU and others, Transport for London has been forced to re-think its policy on corporate sponsorship.
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WFCCU launches Funeral Plan for members
The WFCCU has launched new Funeral Plans that will enable its members to make monthly payments towards their funeral costs.
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Free money and debt advice from the WFCCU and CAB
The WFCCU and the Citizen’s Advice Bureau have launched a free money and debt advice service for Waltham Forest.
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WFCCU joins BBC1’s Rip-Off Britain to highlight high interest rates
The WFCCU has been featured in BBC1’s show Rip-Off Britain to raise awareness of the high rates of interest being charged by some commercial lenders.
Watch the segment Rip off Britain - High interest money lenders - 13th December 2011
Claire Walters, Chief Executive of the WFCCU responds on SkyTV to rise in payday loans
Watch the segment Rise in payday loans - Sky News
Payday loans come under scrutiny
Payday loans come under scrutiny as experts predict a rise in the number of people turning to them for short-term finance http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-16067283
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Free Online Financial Healthcheck
Get a free healthcheck of your finances.
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How safe is borrowing from a credit union?
Very, according to Lee Boyce from financial website of the year, thisismoney.co.uk Lee outlines some of the many benefits of saving and borrowing with your local credit union. Read the article in full at http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/credit-and-loans/ask-an-expert/article.html?in_article_id=511120&in_page_id=110 or click below.
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WFCCU on Eddie Nestor's drivetime show
Cheif Executive of the WFCCU, Claire Walters, joined Eddie Nestor's drivetime show on BBC Radio London to highlight the benefits of using a credit union. Claire explained how becoming a member of the WFCCU helps you get your finances back on track, gives you access to affordable finance, creates low-cost loans for other people, and offers a genuine alternative to high street banks, commercial lenders and loan sharks.
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WFCCU donates to Branches Day and Night Shelter
Instead of Christmas presents, WFCCU staff decided to make a donation to Branches, a local shelter for homeless people. Pictures is WFCCU Chief Executive Claire Walters presenting the donation to Peter Baldwin, Branches Manager.
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WFCCU 'disappointed' over delays to Bill on borrowing
Waltham Forest Community Credit Union (WFCCU) Chief Executive, Claire Walters, has expressed disappointment over the decision to defer a vote on a Bill to create new regulatory powers to limit the cost of borrowing in the UK..
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London Mayor defends Wonga.com free travel sponsorship
Boris Johnson has defended his decision to allow Wonga.com to sponsor free travel in the capital on New Year’s Eve.
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Claire Walters speaks out on “shameful” Wonga free travel sponsorship
Claire Walters talks to the BBC about Boris Johnson’s decision to award Wonga sponsorship of free travel on New Year’s Eve
Watch the full report BBC News - Wonga.com to sponsor free New Year Travel - 22nd December 2010
WFCCU joins BBC1’s Rip-Off Britain to highlight high interest rates
The WFCCU has been featured in BBC1’s show Rip-Off Britain to raise awareness of the high rates of interest being charged by some commercial lenders.
Watch the segment Rip off Britain - High interest money lenders - 15th December 2010
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