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 at 53,756, following a year-on-year increase of 9.0% from Q2 2025. More than 53,000 UK businesses are now in critical financial...
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...
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 continues to increase
Consumer confidence in the UK has reached its highest level for two years, according to GfK. The sentiment index...
Third of first-time buyers worry about being rejected for a mortgage
Many aspiring homeowners could be delaying their plans to get on the property ladder because they mistakenly believe they...
Household energy prices expected to rise again in October
Energy bills are forecast to rise by 4% from October, according to Cornwall Insight’s final forecast for the Default Tariff Cap (price cap). On a unit-for-unit basis, this would see bills rise to their highest level since July 2023....
Parents can expect to spend more than £15,500 on a child’s school years
Families could be spending over £15,500 on hidden costs including school clubs, uniforms and trips over a child’s school...
Two-thirds of consumers fear PM’s policies could leave them worse off
Prime Minister (PM) Andy Burnham’s early cost-of-living measures may have given households some immediate relief. Still, nearly two-thirds of...
Personal insolvencies remain stable
Latest monthly figures from the Insolvency Service for England & Wales showed that personal insolvencies remained broadly stable in...
FCA bans senior manager of debt management firm
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has banned Howard Roland Duckett from working in financial services due to a serious...
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 and loss experience point to sustained, broad-based financial strain. Around seven in ten respondents report that financial exposure has increased...
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...
Inflation hits 2.9% – industry reaction
UK inflation hit 2.9 per cent in July, up from 2.6 per cent in June, according to the latest...
Consumer confidence continues to increase
Consumer confidence in the UK has reached its highest level for two years, according to GfK. The sentiment index rose two points to -14, marking an 11-point increase since April. The report shows that households are more optimistic about...
Third of first-time buyers worry about being rejected for a mortgage
Many aspiring homeowners could be delaying their plans to get on the property ladder because they mistakenly believe they...
Digital payments continue to grow
The UK is increasingly embracing digital payments, with 91% of adults using online, mobile, or telephone banking in 2025,...
UK pet owners most worried in Europe about vet costs
New findings from CRIF have shown how three in ten (29%) consumers hold pet insurance, more than double the...
Creditspring receives FCA credit broking permission
Subscription-based credit provider Creditspring has announced it has secured FCA permission to operate as a credit broker, enabling the...
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…
