Bradford taxpayers face years of debt from government support, councillors warn – BBC.com

Getty Images By Aisha Iqbal BBC News Taxpayers in Bradford face years of extra debt as a result of government intervention in the council’s finances, councillors have warned. Last week, ministers agreed to grant Bradford Council 220m of “exceptional financial support” to avoid it effectively going bankrupt. The council will meet on Thursday to rubber-stamp…

With medical debt burdening millions, a financial regulator steps in to help – News-Medical.Net

When President Barack Obama signed legislation in 2010 to create the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, he said the new agency had one priority: “looking out for people, not big banks, not lenders, not investment houses.” Since then, the CFPB has done its share of policing mortgage brokers, student loan companies, and banks. But as the…

With Medical Debt Burdening Millions, a Financial Regulator Steps In to Help – KFF Health News – Kaiser Health News

When President Barack Obama signed legislation in 2010 to create the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, he said the new agency had one priority: looking out for people, not big banks, not lenders, not investment houses. Since then, the CFPB has done its share of policing mortgage brokers, student loan companies, and banks. But as the…