Consumer confidence improves in July
GfK’s consumer-confidence indicator rose to -17 in July, returning to levels last seen in January. All measures tracked by the survey improved, including expectations for the general economy and intentions to make major purchases. The World Cup and the...
Call for Government to reset AI plans and to build trust among small firms
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) says that the AI Minister’s new cabinet role allows the Government to help...
Nine in ten people want Government to back small business
Reductions to business rates and National Insurance plus support with energy costs top concerns – as only 9% of...
Cost of renting is now 13 times more expensive than it was 1988
Latest research by Generation Rent has found that, if the price of everyday groceries had risen at the same...
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...
Consumer confidence improves in July
GfK’s consumer-confidence indicator rose to -17 in July, returning to levels last seen in January. All measures tracked by the survey improved, including expectations for the general economy and intentions to make major purchases. The World Cup and the...
Cost of renting is now 13 times more expensive than it was 1988
Latest research by Generation Rent has found that, if the price of everyday groceries had risen at the same...
UK workforce financial resilience falls
Financial resilience among the UK workforce has deteriorated over the last 12 months, with just one in four (25%)...
Second charge mortgages fell by 1% in May
New figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that second charge mortgage new business volumes ...
Debt charity wins national accolade for work to stop loan sharks
National debt charity StepChange has won a top award for its work to tackle illegal lending and keep its...
Call for Government to reset AI plans and to build trust among small firms
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) says that the AI Minister’s new cabinet role allows the Government to help small firms adopt the technology with confidence, FSB has a new report, days after Prime Minister Andy Burnham gave AI...
Nine in ten people want Government to back small business
Reductions to business rates and National Insurance plus support with energy costs top concerns – as only 9% of...
PM cuts business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues – industry reaction
New Prime Minister (PM) Andy Burnham has announced a 20 per cent cut to business rates for pubs, clubs...
Overseas workers conned out of thousands by fake care recruiter
A bogus care recruitment company that swindled overseas workers out of more than £19,000 by charging for visa sponsorship...
Inflation falls to 2.6% – industry reaction
Latest ONS data has shown that the UK consumer price inflation fell from 2.8% to 2.6% in the year...
Wilkin Chapman Rollits announces new three Partner appointments
Wilkin Chapman Rollits has announced three new Partner appointments. Louisa Shilleto has been promoted to Partner at Wilkin Chapman Rollits, having started her career with the firm as a paralegal in 2015. Shilleto studied law at the University of...
One in four turn to credit cards, BNPL and overdrafts to fund impulse buys
While scrolling online at bedtime has become a nightly routine for many, according to new research from MoneySuperMarket. The...
FOS appoints new Chief Executive and Ombudsman
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) board has announced it has appointed Jenny Simmonds as permanent Chief Executive Officer and...
Consumer car finance grows by 1%
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer car finance new business volumes grew...
Consumer finance new business holds steady
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer finance new business in May 2026...
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 new figures obtained from the Ministry of Justice. Courts in England and Wales received 7,049 winding-up petitions in 2025 –...
Business insolvencies fall 10%
Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales has...
Northern Irish personal insolvencies increase whilst business insolvencies decline
Latest monthly statistics from the Insolvency Service have shown that personal insolvencies increased whilst business insolvencies declined in June...
Scottish business insolvencies remain stable
Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland remained stable in June...
Insolvency Service returning millions to creditors and economy
The Insolvency Service has returned £42.7 million to creditors and the wider economy in 2025-26 while increasing enforcement action...
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…