We’ve published our draft Vulnerability and Ability to Pay Standards. We aim to improve the way enforcement firms and agents respond to vulnerable people, and increase the use of sustainable payment arrangements. Find all the consultation documents here: enforcementconductboard.org/vulnerabilit...

www.theguardian.com/business/202... The Guardian today highlights serious breaches of regulations designed to protect the public from excessive enforcement fees. The ECB is taking action to ensure that people who have been affected are found and refunded and that this behaviour is never repeated.

We're excited to share our blueprint for statutory regulation of the enforcement (bailiff) industry. It sets out the legal powers we need to ensure everyone experiencing enforcement action is treated fairly. Read the full report here: enforcementconductboard.org/research/#bl...

After every ECB Board meeting, we share: - A report from our CEO, Chris Nichols - A blog from our Chair, Catherine Brown Together, they provide key updates on our work and industry issues. Find them here: enforcementconductboard.org/ecb-chairs-b... enforcementconductboard.org/chief-execut...

Have you signed up to the ECB blog yet? We've got a busy and exciting year ahead - keep up to date with what we're doing by signing up here: enforcementconductboard.org/contact-us/

If you haven't already, have a listen to the latest @institutema.bsky.social podcast. This one features David Parkin, ECB Director of Policy and Oversight, for a discussion on enforcement practices and the changes that lie ahead. open.spotify.com/episode/6wDN...

Radio 4’s Money Box will discuss statutory regulation of the enforcement industry tomorrow, just after 12pm. 📻 Presenter Paul Lewis will be joined by Minister Sarah Sackman to consider whether the proposed changes are fair to both creditors and debtors. lnkd.in/ej36AP3f

Engagement with stakeholders is a top priority for the ECB - we always want to hear stakeholders' views on enforcement action and debt. We're pleased to have presented at a range of conferences and events this month, including #IMAConf25, and look forward to more conversation throughout the summer.

‼️Good news! Government is proposing to give the ECB statutory powers to regulate the enforcement (bailiff) industry. It’s time to close the loophole that allows some firms to operate without oversight. Read Minister Sackman's statement here questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...

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