More than a third of worried about affording energy bills this winter
Over 10 million households (37%) are worried about how they’ll afford their energy bills this winter, according to new research from Citizens Advice. With the latest energy price cap expected to drive bills up to a three-year high –...
Equity release lending grows by 13.4%
Latest data from UK Finance has shown that there were 37,300 new loans advanced to older borrowers in Q2, up...
One in three Gen Z skipping meals because of food costs
Gen Z are being forced to go hungry as food costs soar, with almost one in three skipping meals...
Parents using credit cards and BNPL to cover back to school costs
Parents are taking different approaches to managing back-to-school costs, with 22% planning to use a credit card, 16% of...
UK AI-savvy generation has a financial confidence gap
New analysis from Lloyds Banking Group suggests that while younger adults have the digital know-how, it’s older generations who...
More than a third of worried about affording energy bills this winter
Over 10 million households (37%) are worried about how they’ll afford their energy bills this winter, according to new research from Citizens Advice. With the latest energy price cap expected to drive bills up to a three-year high –...
One in three Gen Z skipping meals because of food costs
Gen Z are being forced to go hungry as food costs soar, with almost one in three skipping meals...
UK AI-savvy generation has a financial confidence gap
New analysis from Lloyds Banking Group suggests that while younger adults have the digital know-how, it’s older generations who...
Two in five expect their finances to worsen over the next year
New research from StepChange Debt Charity has revealed growing concern about household finances, with millions of people worried about...
Energy price cap will rise by 4% from October
Energy regulator Ofgem has announced a 4% increase in the energy price cap for the period covering 1st October...
Personal guarantee borrowing surges
Flexible finance, including small business credit cards, remains the most frequently used type of borrowing among UK SMEs, according to the British Business Bank however, research by Purbeck has warned that most directors sign up for this everyday form...
Firms report strong resilience as elevated financial exposure becomes normalised
A new trade credit report by Marsh has highlighted that confidence in resilience remains exceptionally high, while exposure indicators...
53,000 businesses are now in critical financial distress
The latest Red Flag Alert research from BTG has revealed that the number of businesses in ‘critical’ financial distress in Q2 2026 stood...
Business energy bills have climbed 25% since February
New data from Cornwall Insights has shown that business energy costs have risen 25% since February, as the conflict...
Consumer confidence climbs
Consumer confidence has risen, with the British Retail Consortium (BRC) reporting an eight-point increase in its index to -28...
Equity release lending grows by 13.4%
Latest data from UK Finance has shown that there were 37,300 new loans advanced to older borrowers in Q2, up 13.4 per cent year on year. The value of this lending was £6.2bn, which was up 20.5 per cent compared...
Motor dealers embracing AI as finance
New research from Close Brothers Motor Finance (CBMF) reveals that AI has transitioned into a mainstream operational tool for...
Parents using credit cards and BNPL to cover back to school costs
Parents are taking different approaches to managing back-to-school costs, with 22% planning to use a credit card, 16% of...
YBS appoints Director of Distribution
Yorkshire Building Society (YBS) has announced that it has appointed Amanda Bryden as Director of Distribution and Incoming Managing...
More young homeowners taking on 30 to 40-year mortgages
Two-thirds of homeowners under 30 have mortgages lasting 30 to 40 years, with borrowers typically repaying them by age...
Construction firms scale back amid market uncertainty
Latest data from The Insolvency Service has shown that the construction industry experienced the highest number of insolvencies in the 12 months to June 2026 at 3,841, making up 17% of all industry cases. Carly Thorpe, Construction & Engineering...
Business insolvencies rise by 5%
Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales was 1,931...
Scottish business insolvencies fall
Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland fell in July 2026....
Northern Irish business and personal insolvencies rise
Latest data from the Insolvency Service has shown that business and personal insolvencies in Northern Ireland increased in July...
INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Appointment of Administrators – July 2026
In July 2026, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies:...
UKCCC
UKCCC Thursday 10 September 2026 Hilton at St George’s Park, Burton Credit Services Association’s (CSA) UK Credit & Collections Conference (UKCCC) is the flagship annual event for the collections and debt purchase sector. Open to both CSA members and non-members, it brings together professionals from across the collections and wider credit industry to discuss the…
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 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
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…
