Growth outlook remains negative for the rest of 2026

Firms across the private sector expect activity to fall in the three months to December (weighted balance of -14%), according to the CBI’s latest Growth Indicator. The latest results extend a period of negative predictions for growth that has...

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Cost for new drivers is £131 cheaper than in 2024

A new report from Go.Compare Car Insurance has found that the cost of getting on the road in 2026, including...

29th September 2026

Young adults still value prefer face-to-face finance advice

Research from Newcastle Building Society reveals that while young people increasingly use AI for financial advice, they still prioritise...

29th September 2026

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...

29th September 2026

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...

29th September 2026

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Call for debt relief refunds to be claimed before the end of the year

The Insolvency Service is encouraging anyone who paid for a debt relief order (DRO) but did not submit their application to make contact for a refund. Thousands of people can claim money back after the £90 DRO application fee...

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Young adults still value prefer face-to-face finance advice

Research from Newcastle Building Society reveals that while young people increasingly use AI for financial advice, they still prioritise...

29th September 2026

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...

28th September 2026

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...

25th September 2026

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...

25th September 2026


Growth outlook remains negative for the rest of 2026

Firms across the private sector expect activity to fall in the three months to December (weighted balance of -14%), according to the CBI’s latest Growth Indicator. The latest results extend a period of negative predictions for growth that has...

| Commercial Credit Management

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...

28th September 2026

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...

25th September 2026

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 –...

24th September 2026

Asset finance grows by 2%

New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that asset finance new business (primarily leasing and...

24th September 2026


Cost for new drivers is £131 cheaper than in 2024

A new report from Go.Compare Car Insurance has found that the cost of getting on the road in 2026, including the cost of a first car, has fallen slightly (1%), from £7,040 in 2025 to £6,969. In 2024, the report...

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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...

28th September 2026

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...

28th September 2026

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...

28th September 2026

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...

25th September 2026



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,...

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Business insolvencies remain stable

Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales increased by...

21st September 2026

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....

21st September 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...

21st September 2026
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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...

21st September 2026




Tuesday 6th October 2026

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…

Wednesday 18th November 2026

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…

Thursday 19th November 2026

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…

Thursday 19th November 2026

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.


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