Millions who appear financially secure are exposed to financial shocks
Millions of households that appear financially secure today could be vulnerable to future financial shocks, according research by Yorkshire Building Society in collaboration with the University of Bradford, which provides a practical framework for understanding financial vulnerability and resilience. Drawing...
Half of consumers willing to delay retirement to own their home outright
New research from PensionBee has found that for most adults, owning a home outright is considered more important than...
Consumers’ electricity bills could fall if the government promoted time-varying prices
A new IFS and LSE report, published as part of the IFS Green Budget and funded by the Nuffield...
Financial firms shut hundreds of thousands of suspected money mule accounts
Financial firms are shutting down hundreds of thousands of suspected money mule accounts, but organised criminal groups are still...
2026 Credit & Collections Technology Awards shortlist announced
Credit Connect has announced the shortlist of companies and partnerships for this year’s ninth annual Credit & Collections Technology...
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Consumers’ electricity bills could fall if the government promoted time-varying prices
A new IFS and LSE report, published as part of the IFS Green Budget and funded by the Nuffield Foundation, has suggested that the Government could ease cost-of-living pressures caused by high electricity prices by promoting time-varying electricity tariffs....
Millions who appear financially secure are exposed to financial shocks
Millions of households that appear financially secure today could be vulnerable to future financial shocks, according research by Yorkshire Building...
Missed payments go beyond customer intent
New research from Trust Payments has found that missed payments in the consumer credit and collections sector are not...
FCA issues debt advice warning to people seeking support
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a fresh warning to people in need of debt advice about the...
One in four worry about making their money last until pay day
A new survey by credit card brand Aqua has revealed that almost two in five people (38.8%) typically run...
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 highest level since the pandemic, UK Finance’s latest Business Finance Review found. SME lending has shown growth for two and...
Directors warned to verify identities with Companies House following prosecutions
Directors are being warned to verify their identities with Companies House or risk prosecution after the Insolvency Service secured...
Bank lending to small businesses falls £27bn in three years
Bank lending to small businesses across Great Britain falls £27bn in three years, with nine in 10 postcode sectors...
2026 Credit & Collections Technology Awards shortlist announced
Credit Connect has announced the shortlist of companies and partnerships for this year’s ninth annual Credit & Collections Technology...
FCA sets out steps to support small businesses’ access to finance
A review by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has found no evidence that its regulation is a major barrier...
Half of consumers willing to delay retirement to own their home outright
New research from PensionBee has found that for most adults, owning a home outright is considered more important than preserving their pension and is worth sacrificing retirement years to achieve. PensionBee’s survey of 2,000 UK adults found that 45%...
Hanley Economic Building Society appoints Chief Operating Officer
Hanley Economic Building Society has appointed Paul Learoyd as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Learoyd joins the Society’s executive team...
Financial firms shut hundreds of thousands of suspected money mule accounts
Financial firms are shutting down hundreds of thousands of suspected money mule accounts, but organised criminal groups are still...
Yorkshire Building Society appoints new Chief Financial Officer
Yorkshire Building Society has announced the appointment of James Mack as its new Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director,...
2026 Credit & Collections Technology Awards shortlist announced
Credit Connect has announced the shortlist of companies and partnerships for this year’s ninth annual Credit & Collections Technology...
Business insolvencies remain stable
Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales increased by 1% in August 2026 when compared to the previous month, with 1,946 cases compared to 1,934 in July. August’s figure...
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 appoints new Partner
Opus Advisory Group has announced the promotion of Mark Boast to Partner within its Restructuring & Insolvency division. Boast...
SRA proposes regulation of litigation funders
The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has welcomed proposals from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to strengthen consumer protections...
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.
