Major life events leave half financially vulnerable

More than half (52%) of adults aged 25-55 have experienced a major life event, such as redundancy, serious illness, bereavement, or relationship breakdown, in the last three years, according to new research commissioned by the Money Advice Trust, the...

| Arrears and Recoveries

European businesses’ outdated financial services are holding back growth

European business decision-makers feel they are being treated as second-class customers by financial providers, according to new research by...

13th October 2026

Nine in ten use AI to manage their finances

New analysis from Lloyds Banking Group finds that financial empowerment, having the confidence, capability and control to make informed...

13th October 2026

Only 5.2% of tech leaders have confidence in explaining AI decisions

Fico has announced the results of its 2026 State of Responsible AI study, developed in collaboration with Corinium Global...

13th October 2026

Housing pressures, debt and pandemic scars holding back under-35s

New research by the Personal Finance Research Centre, University of Bristol, in partnership with StepChange Debt Charity and funded...

13th October 2026

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Nine in ten use AI to manage their finances

New analysis from Lloyds Banking Group finds that financial empowerment, having the confidence, capability and control to make informed financial decisions has no single UK postcode. Across the country, people are using digital tools and AI for different priorities,...

| Consumer Collections

Major life events leave half financially vulnerable

More than half (52%) of adults aged 25-55 have experienced a major life event, such as redundancy, serious illness,...

13th October 2026

Housing pressures, debt and pandemic scars holding back under-35s

New research by the Personal Finance Research Centre, University of Bristol, in partnership with StepChange Debt Charity and funded...

13th October 2026

ECB agrees consensual order with Whyte & Co

The Enforcement Conduct Board (ECB) has agreed a consensual order with Paul Whyte and Julia Whyte, formerly the partners...

12th October 2026

Enforcement agents face 16 attacks or threats every day

Enforcement agents in England and Wales face an average of 16 incidents of assault or threats of assault every...

12th October 2026


Personal guarantee insurance applications rise by 62%

Applications by business owners for personal guarantee insurance (PGI) rose 62% year on year in the third quarter of 2026, according to new data from Purbeck Personal Guarantee Insurance.  Applications were also 9% higher than in Q2, making Q3...

| Alternative Business Lending

LHV Bank appoints CEO

LHV Bank has appointed Damian Thompson as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director. He will join the Bank on...

13th October 2026

Small businesses forecast worst growth since 2020

Nearly a quarter (26%) of small businesses say they are forecasting growth for the final three months of 2026,...

12th October 2026

Businesses shift AI focus to accountability and resilience

Artificial intelligence (AI) has entered a new management era, with organisations shifting their focus from whether AI works to...

12th October 2026

Retailers face a £440m rise in electric costs

Retailers face a £440 million increase in electricity costs this year, despite their energy use remaining virtually unchanged, a...

9th October 2026


European businesses’ outdated financial services are holding back growth

European business decision-makers feel they are being treated as second-class customers by financial providers, according to new research by CRIF. The research finds that four in ten European businesses (41%) say a lack of innovation in financial services is...

| Consumer Lending

Only 5.2% of tech leaders have confidence in explaining AI decisions

Fico has announced the results of its 2026 State of Responsible AI study, developed in collaboration with Corinium Global...

13th October 2026

Afin Bank hires new Mortgage Underwriter

Kimberley Bennett has joined Afin Bank as a Mortgage Underwriter, further expanding the specialist lender’s credit team. Last month...

12th October 2026

174% spike in FCA legal action against ‘finfluencers’

The FCA’s enforcement against ‘finfluencers’ has soared since 2024, as regulators ramp up online crackdown globally. The data, sourced...

8th October 2026

Paragon Bank appoints Commercial Director of Mortgages

Paragon Bank has appointed Simon Cockerill as Commercial Director of Mortgages. Reporting to the Managing Director of Mortgages, Louisa...

7th October 2026



Company which promised directors they could ‘walk away’ from failing businesses is shut down

The Insolvency Service shut down a company that claimed it could help directors of failed businesses ‘walk away’ with ‘no comeback’ after an investigation. Leeds-based Ellan NW Ltd, trading as Knowsley Recovery, claimed it could help directors avoid the...

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INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Winding Up Petitions – September 2026

In September 2026, Winding-Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 37...

8th October 2026

INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Appointment of Administrators – September 2026

In September 2026, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies:...

8th October 2026

LIQUIDATION NOTICES: Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – September 2026

In September 2026, Appointment of Liquidators (Creditors’ Voluntary Winding-Up) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the...

8th October 2026

Moore Kingston Smith appoints Restructuring and Insolvency Partner

Moore Kingston Smith has announced it has appointed David Smithson as a Restructuring and Insolvency Partner, strengthening the practical support...

2nd October 2026




Tuesday 6th October 2026

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…

Wednesday 18th November 2026

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…

Thursday 19th November 2026

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…

Thursday 19th November 2026

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.


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