Wonganomics: the role of student debt and housing costs
Wonga boss Errol Damelin tells Channel 4 News his payday lending firm is benefiting from a “generational shift” away from credit cards and unauthorised overdrafts.
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As part of a series on the housing crisis, Channel 4 News looks at the two issues facing politicians seeking to tackle a broken market: availability and affordability.
Wonga boss Errol Damelin tells Channel 4 News his payday lending firm is benefiting from a “generational shift” away from credit cards and unauthorised overdrafts.
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The Business Secretary warns bankers economic turmoil will not derail financial sector reform. Meanwhile, 30,000 struggling homeowners are to be told to cut spending or face losing their home.
Lloyds Banking Group announces losses of £3.3bn after putting aside £3.2bn to compensate people who were mis-sold payment protection insurance.
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