Business insolvency stress remains elevated across 12 sectors
UK business insolvency stress has remained significantly above its historical baseline for 17 consecutive weeks, according to FrictionIndex, the UK’s first weekly measure of corporate insolvency activity across 21 economic sectors. T The index is currently elevated, with 12...
Quarter of Gen Z not focused on retirement savings because they expect to inherit
New data from Standard Life has found that nearly a quarter (23%) of Gen Z adults say they’re not...
Credit card interest costs have increased by 80% since 2021
New data from Updraft has suggested that the average person in the UK has £1,400 in credit card debt...
Credit card spending increases by 8.6%
Latest data from UK Finance has shown that 48.% of credit card balances incurred interest in March 2026 compared...
Brexit impact worse than expected for a quarter of UK mid-sized firms
A decade since the UK voted to leave the EU, a regular survey of mid-sized businesses paints a mixed...
Debt charity helped more than 216,000 tackle £2.9bn of debt last year
New figures show more than 216,800 people were helped by free debt advice services National Debtline and Business Debtline in 2025 – a 6% increase on the previous year, as high living cost pressures continued to drive debt issues. The services – run...
Record numbers turning to loan sharks
Over two million Britons are reportedly in debt to illegal lenders, a rise of 500,000 since 2022, according to...
Flint Bishop appoints Head of Finance Dispute Resolution
National UK law firm Flint Bishop has announced it has appointed banking and finance litigation specialist Zarvin Vandrewala as...
World Cup triggers gambling spike
With the 2026 World Cup kicking off, new research from Lowell shows that 43% of all gamblers increase their betting...
Football fans told to think twice before acting on financial tips
Football fans are being urged to think twice before acting on financial tips shared over social occasions like the...
Warning that new company reporting requirements will impose burdens on businesses
The ICAEW has warned that proposed UK reporting requirements for close companies could unfairly burden small businesses. The association says that under the new proposals, close companies will need to report details of transactions with participators to HMRC, placing...
Brexit impact worse than expected for a quarter of UK mid-sized firms
A decade since the UK voted to leave the EU, a regular survey of mid-sized businesses paints a mixed...
Disqualified director jailed over £3m fraud
Two men who carried out a £3 million insolvency fraud and money laundering scheme have been sentenced. Disqualified director...
Economy shrinks in April – industry reaction
Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that the UK economy contracted by 0.1% in April, marking...
Report highlights Companies House register reform profgress
A new report released has revealed that significant strides are being made to improve the accuracy of the Companies...
Quarter of Gen Z not focused on retirement savings because they expect to inherit
New data from Standard Life has found that nearly a quarter (23%) of Gen Z adults say they’re not focused on saving for retirement because they expect to inherit money or property The datas showed rge nearly one in...
Credit card interest costs have increased by 80% since 2021
New data from Updraft has suggested that the average person in the UK has £1,400 in credit card debt...
Credit card spending increases by 8.6%
Latest data from UK Finance has shown that 48.% of credit card balances incurred interest in March 2026 compared...
Teal and IRIS Software agree income verification partnership
Income and employment specialist, Teal has announced a partnership with global accountancy, HR, payroll, and education software specialist IRIS Software Group....
Monzo and Fair4All announce partnership
Digital bank, Monzo and Fair4All Finance, a not-for-profit focused on improving financial inclusion, have announced a new partnership to...
Business insolvency stress remains elevated across 12 sectors
UK business insolvency stress has remained significantly above its historical baseline for 17 consecutive weeks, according to FrictionIndex, the UK’s first weekly measure of corporate insolvency activity across 21 economic sectors. T The index is currently elevated, with 12...
INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Appointment of Administrators – May 2026
In May 2026, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies:...
LIQUIDATION NOTICES: Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – May 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 – May 2026
In May 2026, Winding Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies:...
Opus makes South East Director appointment
Opus Restructuring and Insolvency has announced that it has appointed Rob McIlroy as Director. McIlroy has more than 15...
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…