Peter Tutton

Head of Policy @StepChange Debt Charity. Tweets are a reflection of personal opinion.

[Peter Tutton @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.

[Peter Tutton @Peter_Tutton]

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

[Peter Tutton @Peter_Tutton]

@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

[StepChange @StepChange]

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

https://t.co/lYEHdrFwMR

[StepChange @StepChange]

🤝 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: https://t.co/jzaWi96Q6x

[StepChange @StepChange]

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)
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https://t.co/ClgdkWWWPl

[Peter Tutton @Peter_Tutton]

Delighted to be part of this important project

[Fair4All Finance @Fair4AllFinance]

How can financial services providers be more inclusive of people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds? We’re partnering with @EsmeeFairbairn @NatWestGroup and @StepChange to find out. Read more about our new research https://t.co/DsYWhesi8L #Inclusion #Equity

[End Child Poverty @EndChildPoverty]

Our new local child poverty data out today https://t.co/Xg6leYCeNh 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

[StepChange @StepChange]

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: https://t.co/iaUO82KIef

[StepChange @StepChange]

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.

https://t.co/Xb9u4LMjrq

[StepChange @StepChange]

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. https://t.co/JcTmnKgST7

[Peter Tutton @Peter_Tutton]

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

[Peter Tutton @Peter_Tutton]

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?
https://t.co/jr7qXprCSE

[Peter Tutton @Peter_Tutton]

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?

[StepChange @StepChange]

"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 https://t.co/FpxoXulTbS

[Peter Tutton @Peter_Tutton]

@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?

[Peter Tutton @Peter_Tutton]

@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 @Peter_Tutton]

@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

[Peter Tutton @Peter_Tutton]

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