One in four young people gamble to pay bills
Eight in ten gamblers aged 18-24 (83%) will bet more frequently in 2026 due to major sporting events like the World Cup, with a quarter (25%) doing so to help cover essential bills, according to new research from Nationwide....
One in five regret their spending beyond their means
A fifth of adults in the UK are feeling constant ‘financial regret’ over their spending habits, with pressures felt...
Business leader confidence improves despite Iran conflict concerns
The IoD Directors’ latest Economic Confidence Index, which measures business leader optimism over prospects for the UK economy, rose...
Business confidence climbs in May
Business confidence edged upwards by three points to 47% in May, according to the latest Lloyds Business Barometer, indicating...
Households cost rise highlights higher rate of inflation for renters compared to homeowners
The latest data from the ONS on households’ costs highlights the higher rate of inflation that renters are experiencing...
One in five regret their spending beyond their means
A fifth of adults in the UK are feeling constant ‘financial regret’ over their spending habits, with pressures felt particularly strongly by younger generations, according to research from Hymans Robertson Personal Wealth. The poll found that more than a...
One in four young people gamble to pay bills
Eight in ten gamblers aged 18-24 (83%) will bet more frequently in 2026 due to major sporting events like...
One in three workers have had to create extra income to make ends meet
New consumer survey and spending data from the Vanquis Financial Wellbeing Index has revealed that one in three workers...
Households cost rise highlights higher rate of inflation for renters compared to homeowners
The latest data from the ONS on households’ costs highlights the higher rate of inflation that renters are experiencing...
Energy price cap will rise by 13% from July
Energy regulator Ofgem has announced a 13% increase in the energy price cap for the period covering 1st July...
Business leader confidence improves despite Iran conflict concerns
The IoD Directors’ latest Economic Confidence Index, which measures business leader optimism over prospects for the UK economy, rose to -53 in May 2026 from -64 in April. Business leader confidence in their own organisations also rose, to +23...
Business confidence climbs in May
Business confidence edged upwards by three points to 47% in May, according to the latest Lloyds Business Barometer, indicating...
Businesses accelerate cyber and AI investment amidst geopolitical tensions
More than half of UK businesses plan to increase investment in AI over the next year, according to a...
One in three businesses seriously concerned by overseas conflict
The percentage of UK small businesses citing barriers holding their business back from growing has hit a six-year peak...
Retailers fight to keep prices low amidst rising costs
New data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has shown that furniture and health and beauty products are among...
Just Mortgages appoints Marketing Director
Just Mortgages, together with Spicerhaart, the UK’s largest independent estate agency and property service group, has announced the appointment of Olivia Moss as its first ever Marketing and Communications Director. The newly created role marks a strategic step forward...
Later life lending falls by 4.8%
Latest data from UK Finance shows that there were 36,050 new loans advanced to older borrowers in Q1, down...
Homebuying and moving ranked more stressful than divorce or breakup
Buying a first home is one of life’s biggest milestones, but for many, the process comes with confusion and...
One in five say bank branch closures are making it harder to access financial services
One in five (20%) UK consumers say bank branch closures are making it harder to access the financial services...
Afin Bank appoints Chief Commercial Officer
Afin Bank has announced that Rob Lankey has been promoted to Chief Commercial Officer. Lankey initially joined Afin as...
Business insolvencies increase by 2%
Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales increased by 2% in April 2026 compared to the previous month rising to 2,085 from 2,037. April’s figure was 3% up...
Scottish business insolvencies increase by 6%
Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland increased in April 2026....
Northern Irish personal and business insolvencies rise
Latest monthly statistics from the Insolvency Service have shown that business insolvencies and personal insolvencies rose in Northern Ireland...
INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Appointment of Administrators – April 2026
In April 2026, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies:...
LIQUIDATION NOTICES: Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – April 2026
In April 2026, Appointment of Liquidators (Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the...
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. Click here to view event details 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…