Consumer credit increased to £2.5bn in August
Consumer credit borrowing grew to £2.5 billion in August, up from £2.1 billion in July and above the previous 6-month average of £1.9 billion. Within this, credit card borrowing was £1.2 billion in August (up from £0.9 billion in...
Mortgage borrowing increased to £4.4bn in August
The latest Bank of England Money & Credit statistics for August find that mortgage borrowing increased to £4.4 billion...
Price of diesel reaches all-time high
Diesel prices have reached a record 199.18p per litre, adding further cost pressure for businesses that depend on vehicles,...
CSA publishes new guidance tackling misinformation
The Credit Services Association (CSA), the trade body representing the UK debt purchasing and debt collection industry, has published...
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%),...
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Consumer credit increased to £2.5bn in August
Consumer credit borrowing grew to £2.5 billion in August, up from £2.1 billion in July and above the previous 6-month average of £1.9 billion. Within this, credit card borrowing was £1.2 billion in August (up from £0.9 billion in...
Price of diesel reaches all-time high
Diesel prices have reached a record 199.18p per litre, adding further cost pressure for businesses that depend on vehicles,...
CSA publishes new guidance tackling misinformation
The Credit Services Association (CSA), the trade body representing the UK debt purchasing and debt collection industry, has published...
Arum announces new Chief Executive appointment
Collections and recoveries technology, AI and data specialist Arum has announced Jamie Waller as Chief Executive Officer and Executive...
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...
Prime Minister vows to end triple lock in 2030
Prime Minster, Andy Burnham has announced plans to reform the state pension triple lock from 2030, with the changes intended to generate savings to help fund a proposed national care service in England. The Prime Minister said the triple...
Business confidence at 17-month low
Business confidence fell 12 points to 41% in September, the lowest level since April 2025, according to the Lloyds...
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%),...
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...
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...
Mortgage borrowing increased to £4.4bn in August
The latest Bank of England Money & Credit statistics for August find that mortgage borrowing increased to £4.4 billion in August, from £4.1 billion in July, but remained below the previous 6-month average of £5.2 billion. Net mortgage approvals...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Insolvency Service launches five year strategy
The Insolvency Service says it can drive even greater impact by helping people and businesses spot problems and find the right support earlier, and resolve them faster, before their situation escalates. The agency’s new five-year strategy outlines a marked...
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...
Business insolvencies remain stable
Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales increased by...
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....
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...
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 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…
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…
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.