ICE's $1,000-a-day fines pressure immigrants to self-deport
The Trump administration is pursuing over $6 billion in fines against deportation-ordered immigrants, using financial coercion, debt collection, and tax measures to enforce compliance.
Martin Lewis reveals how council tax could change and urges people to act
The Independent advocates for accessible journalism while highlighting key issues like Council Tax reforms and vulnerable populations affected by debt collection practices.
Credit scores are sinking for millions in the U.S. Here's why
Millions of Americans are seeing their credit scores suffer now that the U.S. government has resumed referring missed student loan payments for debt collection.
Trump will revive penalties for student-loan borrowers who are behind on payments. Here's what to expect.
'Going forward, the Department of Education, in conjunction with the Department of Treasury, will shepherd the student loan program responsibly and according to the law...' Education Secretary Linda McMahon.