Consumer finance new business grew by 9% in March
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer finance new business grew by 9% in March 2026 compared with the same month in 2025. In Q1 2026, new business in this market was 6%...
Nine in ten social media posts offering low quality financial guidance
Financial guidance shared by ‘finfluencers’ on popular social media platforms is generally low quality, despite being widely used by...
Second charge mortgages grow by 20%
Latest figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that second charge mortgage new business volumes grew...
Middle East conflict increases longstanding challenges on retail and hospitality businesses
The conflict in the Middle East is forecast to weigh on the UK economy and exacerbate longstanding challenges for...
UK Finance publishes nine-point economic growth plan
UK Finance has published Plan for Growth: From Strategy to Delivery, a new report outlining a practical roadmap for...
Nine in ten social media posts offering low quality financial guidance
Financial guidance shared by ‘finfluencers’ on popular social media platforms is generally low quality, despite being widely used by UK adults, according to new research released by Queen Mary University of London, supported by Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust. The...
Second charge mortgages grow by 20%
Latest figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that second charge mortgage new business volumes grew...
Cost of raising a child hits nearly £200,000
New research by MoneySuperMarket shows that raising a child in the UK costs anywhere between £143,412 and £500,982, depending...
New CIVEA President sets enforcement sector plans
The new president of the principal trade association for civil enforcement agencies in England and Wales has pledged to...
Half of adults who live alone say they could struggle with unexpected bills
More than half (58%) of adults who are single or live alone say they could not cope with an...
Asset finance new business grew by 9% in March
New figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that total asset finance new business (primarily leasing and hire purchase) grew by 9% in March 2026 compared with the same month in 2025. In Q1 2026,...
Middle East conflict increases longstanding challenges on retail and hospitality businesses
The conflict in the Middle East is forecast to weigh on the UK economy and exacerbate longstanding challenges for...
Recession fears among UK SMEs hit two-year high
UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing a wave of mounting pressures, with recession fears hitting a two-year...
Convicted money launderer sentenced to extra prison time
A convicted money launderer has been sentenced to an additional 499 days in prison for failing to fully pay...
ICAEW elects new Vice President
Neil Cutting has been elected as the next ICAEW Vice President, to serve from June 2026 to June 2027. Cutting...
Remortgage searches fall 32%
New data from Twenty7tec’s April 2026 Mortgage Market Snapshot (MMS) has revealed a significant slowdown in mortgage search activity following the heightened levels seen earlier this year, underscoring the market’s continued sensitivity to broader economic pressures and borrower affordability...
Consumer car finance new grows by 8%
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer car finance new business volumes grew...
Consumer finance new business grew by 9% in March
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer finance new business grew by 9%...
Dudley Building Society appoints Chief Growth Officer
Dudley Building Society has announced the appointment of Helen Smith as Chief Growth Officer, as part of its ongoing...
First-time buyers facing reduced choice and stretched affordability challenges
Latest data from Moneyfacts has revealed that despite mortgage turmoil easing in April, first-time buyers remain under pressure from...
INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Appointment of Administrators – April 2026
In April 2026, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 16 STRATTON STREET LIMITED 30 PONT STREET LIMITED 66/67 PS PROPERTY LIMITED 7 BEAUFORT GARDENS LIMITED A CODA RESIDENCES LIMITED...
LIQUIDATION NOTICES: Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – April 2026
In April 2026, Appointment of Liquidators (Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the...
INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Winding Up Petitions – April 2026
In April 2026, Winding Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies:...
Approximately two pubs closed a day in first three months of year
A total of 161 pubs closed across Britain in the first three months of this year, an equivalent of...
Insolvency Service makes board appointments
Government ministers have confirmed the appointment of Peter Walton and Koral Anderson as Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) to the board of...
2026 Industry Leaders Networking Dinner
Industry Leaders Networking Dinner Wednesday 20th May, Nottingham The 2026 Industry Leaders list will be announced with an informal networking event taking place before the Spring event series, comprising the Commercial Credit & Collections Conference, Credit & Collections Think Tank and the 2026 Credit & Collections Industry Awards. Click here to view event details To…
Spring: Commercial Credit & Collections Conference – Thursday 21st May, Nottingham
Spring: Commercial Credit & Collections Conference Thursday 21st May Nottingham The Spring Commercial Credit & Collections Conference series will continue in May 2026. 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 access to…
Spring: Credit & Collections Think Tank, Thursday 21st May, Nottingham
Nottingham The sixth Credit & Collections Technology Think Tank face-to-face event will take place in Nottingham on Thursday, 21st May. READ MORE CLICK HERE
2026 Credit & Collections Industry Awards – Thursday 21st May, Nottingham
Credit & Collections Industry Awards Thursday 21st May 2026, Nottingham The third Credit & Collections Industry Awards will take place in Nottingham in 2026. The Awards highlight the success of companies and individuals who lead the way in enhancing credit, lending and collections best practices. The awards will celebrate the best in credit, lending and…