Sharp rise in county court judgments against consumers

Official figures show 24% increase in CCJs, applied for by companies against customers who fail to repay money owed, in 2016The number of county court judgments (CCJs) registered against consumers has hit a record high, according to official figures that show that an increasing number of people will have problems getting a mortgage, credit card or bank account in the future.A CCJ is a type of court order in England, Wales and Northern Ireland that any company can apply for a court to register ag