Mortgages to borrowers with impaired credit histories hit highest levels since 2008
Mortgage sales to borrowers with impaired credit histories have increased to their highest levels since 2008, according to analysis of FCA data provided following a FOI request by leading independent banking and credit advisory consultancy Broadstone. Through 2025, 10,089...
Consumer confidence hits two-year high
Consumer confidence unexpectedly hit a more than two-year high in September, as households grew more optimistic about their personal...
Half of ‘Mumlords and Dadlords’ give rent back to help children buy their first home
Britain’s ‘Mumlords and Dadlords’ are helping their adult children onto the housing ladder, with more than half of parents...
Smaller companies risk missing out on AI opportunity
The UK risks developing an AI adoption divide between businesses embedding AI across their operations and those still experimenting...
Seven linked companies shut down after Insolvency Service investigation
Seven seemingly unrelated companies have been shut down after Insolvency Service investigators and Companies House combined to unearth evidence...
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Half of ‘Mumlords and Dadlords’ give rent back to help children buy their first home
Britain’s ‘Mumlords and Dadlords’ are helping their adult children onto the housing ladder, with more than half of parents who charge rent using the money to help their offspring buy their first home, according to new research from Nationwide....
Quarter of drivers have no money set aside for vehicle emergencies
With households already stretched by the cost of food, energy and other essentials, new research suggests millions of UK...
Call for energy suppliers to improve customer service
Citizens Advice has warned that while energy supplier customer service is slowly improving, suppliers must go further to support...
Consumer confidence falls as Budget nears
Consumer confidence has fallen, with the British Retail Consortium’s index dropping to -34 in September from -28 in August....
Energy debt tops £5bn for the first time
Ofgem’s latest social obligations (debt and arrears) report has revealed that total domestic customer debt and arrears, across a...
Smaller companies risk missing out on AI opportunity
The UK risks developing an AI adoption divide between businesses embedding AI across their operations and those still experimenting with the technology, according to new NatWest research. The study of 1,400 UK SMEs and mid-market businesses found that 44%...
Average personal guarantee business loan value increases
New analysis by Purbeck Insurance of personal guarantee-backed small business loans shows how the rising cost of doing business...
Budget must give businesses breathing space to deliver growth
The Chancellor must use next month’s Budget to give businesses the breathing space they need to deliver growth –...
Asset finance grows by 2%
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that asset finance new business (primarily leasing and...
SME lending hits post-pandemic high
Gross lending to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) hit £5.35 billion in the second quarter of this year, its...
Consumer confidence hits two-year high
Consumer confidence unexpectedly hit a more than two-year high in September, as households grew more optimistic about their personal finances, according to the GfK’s consumer confidence barometer. Confidence in the UK has improved for the third consecutive month, reaching...
One in five tricked into sharing personal information with scammers
One in five people (15%) have provided personal information to someone before realising they were not genuine, according to...
Mortgages to borrowers with impaired credit histories hit highest levels since 2008
Mortgage sales to borrowers with impaired credit histories have increased to their highest levels since 2008, according to analysis...
365 Finance appoints new Chief Risk Officer
Specialist SME lender 365 Finance has announced George Visser as its new Chief Risk Officer. Visser joins the company after...
UK faces increasing competition from rival financial centres
The UK faces increasing competition for future investment and financial services activity from other global financial centres, and risks...
Seven linked companies shut down after Insolvency Service investigation
Seven seemingly unrelated companies have been shut down after Insolvency Service investigators and Companies House combined to unearth evidence of a connection between them. The companies, three of which were based in London and the other four in Lancashire,...
Business insolvencies remain stable
Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales increased by...
Scottish business insolvencies fell in August 2026
Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland fell in August 2026....
Northern Irish personal insolvencies increase whilst business insolvencies fall
Latest data from the Insolvency Service has shown that personal insolvencies increased whilst business insolvencies fell in Northern Ireland...
Opus strengthens Restructuring & Insolvency team with Partner appointment
Opus Advisory Group has announced the promotion of Mark Boast to Partner within its Restructuring & Insolvency division. Boast...
CCTA 2026 Annual Conference
CCTA 2026 Annual Conference Tuesday 6 October 2026 Leeds The CCTA Annual Conference remains a recognised “date for the diary” within the consumer credit sector, bringing together lenders, regulators, professional services, and industry stakeholders for a day of insight, discussion, and networking. Held in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, the conference offers a high-quality programme…
2026 Technology & Services Leaders Networking Dinner
Technology & Services Industry Leaders Networking Dinner Sponsored by: Wednesday 18th November, Manchester Launch of a new event. More details will be shared soon. To find out more details about this new event, email: events@credit-connect.co.uk or call 01622 535075 About the sponsor: My DSO Manager is an AI-powered…
Autumn: Commercial Credit & Collections Conference, Thursday 19th November, Manchester
Commercial Credit & Collections Conference (Autumn) Thursday 19th November Manchester The Commercial Credit & Collections Conference series will continue at the Midland Hotel in Manchester. The Commercial Credit & Collections Conference series focuses on the latest updates in credit management and insolvency. The next edition of the conference will provide Credit Managers and FDs with…
Autumn: Credit & Collections Technology Think Tank, 19th November, Manchester
Credit Connect’s Credit & Collections Technology Think Tank is a new, innovative and unique event in the industry calendar.
