New debt map reveals house repossessions and debt statistics by town and county.

More than 70 people an hour are being declared insolvent, almosts tripling over the past five years.

The Daily Mail’s Liz Jones on debt and bankruptcy…

As at the end of July 2009 total UK personal debt stood at £1.457 billion. Birmingham, Britain’s second city have suffered more than most. With an economy built largely on manufacturing and the car industry this was inevitable.

If you live in Scotland and are struggling with debt, try not to panic, there is always a solution to your problems, and facing up to your money problems is the first step in reaching that solution. The first step in bringing your finances under control is to make a list of all your debts. [...]