Largest businesses are the country’s worst payers
Research by Dun & Bradstreet has found that the UK’s largest businesses are the country’s worst payers, as insolvencies remain at their highest sustained level since the financial crisis The data showed that the largest businesses pay suppliers on...
Consumer demand cools as temperatures soar
Latest British Retail Consortium data has shown that consumer demand slowed in the summer heat wave. Total retail sales...
Consumer confidence hit 21 month high in July
Consumer confidence in the UK reached its highest level in 21 months in July, according to Barclays’ survey. About...
PM vows crackdown on cost of living challenges
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has outlined a series of measures to tackle the cost-of-living challenges. The plan includes a...
Almost a fifth of people have no clear long-term financial priority
Almost a fifth (18 per cent) of UK adults do not have or cannot identify a long-term financial goal,...
Consumer confidence hit 21 month high in July
Consumer confidence in the UK reached its highest level in 21 months in July, according to Barclays’ survey. About 30% of respondents expressed optimism about the economy, a 6% increase from June. Consumer card spending was up 2per cent,...
PM vows crackdown on cost of living challenges
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has outlined a series of measures to tackle the cost-of-living challenges. The plan includes a...
Call for Government to be ready to provide targeted energy support
A targeted energy discount scheme could save eligible households £175 and soften the impact of any further gas price...
40% of middle income earners struggle to cover a £300 bill
Middle income earners are increasingly falling into financial precarity, according to a report by lender Plend and investment specialist...
UK travellers paid £508m in roaming charges last year
As millions of UK holidaymakers prepare to head overseas this summer, new Freedom of Information (FOI) data obtained by...
Consumer demand cools as temperatures soar
Latest British Retail Consortium data has shown that consumer demand slowed in the summer heat wave. Total retail sales increased by 1.3% year on year in July, against a growth of 2.5% in July 2025. This was below the...
Largest businesses are the country’s worst payers
Research by Dun & Bradstreet has found that the UK’s largest businesses are the country’s worst payers, as insolvencies...
Second-hand car dealer ordered to repay Covid loan in full
A second-hand car dealer has been ordered to repay the Covid funds he fraudulently secured in full. Javed Akhtar...
Small businesses divided on whether to use AI for growth
Three in ten small business owners (31%) say they are already using AI to support their enterprises – although...
FSB appoint Interim Chair
Tina McKenzie has been confirmed as Interim National Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), as Martin McTague...
Almost a fifth of people have no clear long-term financial priority
Almost a fifth (18 per cent) of UK adults do not have or cannot identify a long-term financial goal, new research from Scottish Friendly has found. Nearly one in five people surveyed told the mutual they did not know...
Bank of Mum and Dad handing over £10k to help adult children get ahead
Research from the savings app Spring has found that adults receiving financial support from their parents receive an average...
Hoot and Manchester Credit Union to merge
Bolton-based Hoot Savings & Loans has secured a stronger future for its members, joining forces with Manchester Credit Union...
Parents expect to provide £30k towards children’s life milestones
The modern ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ is expected to contribute around £30,000 (£30,209) towards a child’s biggest life...
One in three first-time buyers eyeing variable or tracker mortgages
Almost one in three first-time buyers were considering variable and tracker mortgages in July as higher fixed rates push...
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: 34 LAVENDER LANE LTD 35 WORSLEY CLOSE LTD 40 STATION ROAD LTD 42 BLUEBELL WAY LTD 5 MAY STREET LTD...
LIQUIDATION NOTICES: Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – July 2026
Creditors’ Voluntary Winding-Up – Appointment of Liquidators notices have been issued in the London Gazette for the following companies...
INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Winding Up Petitions – July 2026
In July 2026, Winding Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies:...
Leonard Curtis appoints first Director of Data
Corporate restructuring firm Leonard Curtis has announced that it has appointed Colin Mills as its first Director of Data,...
Winding-up petitions hit three-year high as creditors lose patience
Creditors are moving to shut down struggling companies at the fastest rate in at least three years, according to...
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…