SME lending rises by 16% hitting post-pandemic high
Lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) rose 16 per cent year-on-year to £5.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026, according to UK Finance’s Business Finance Review. This was the highest level of SME lending since 2021 and...
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...
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...
Lending platform enters administration
Administrators have been appointed to lending platform Amplifi Capital. Amplifi, via the Reevo Money brand, offered unsecured personal loans....
Millions of small businesses face new Companies House financial reporting rules
4.7 million businesses will be required to submit additional financial data to Companies House under major transparency reforms confirmed...
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 the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ). Britain is facing a growing illegal lending crisis as record numbers of cash-strapped households...
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...
Lantern Group secures enhanced funding facilities
Debt purchase and credit management specialist Lantern Group has announced that it has secured an enhanced funding facility with...
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 House register and disrupt economic crime. The report is the latest part of the implementation of the Economic Crime and...
SME lending rises by 16% hitting post-pandemic high
Lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) rose 16 per cent year-on-year to £5.3 billion in the first quarter...
Millions of small businesses face new Companies House financial reporting rules
4.7 million businesses will be required to submit additional financial data to Companies House under major transparency reforms confirmed...
70% of SMEs fear bankruptcy as Iran war hampers supply chains
UK SMEs trading internationally are facing a tipping point, with seven in ten warning they could be pushed into...
ICAEW appoints new President
ICAEW has announced that Caroline Smale has become its President for 2026/27. Smale succeeds Derek Blair and will remain...
Lending platform enters administration
Administrators have been appointed to lending platform Amplifi Capital. Amplifi, via the Reevo Money brand, offered unsecured personal loans. Amplifi also supported Credit Unions through the provision of customer loan origination and servicing activities. This was performed through the...
Banking sector expands financial inclusion pilot measures
UK Finance has announced the start of an expanded pilot programme, delivered in partnership with Shelter, the housing and...
FLA calls for recognition of commercial finance as a critical economic driver
Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) Chief Executive Shanika Amarasekara MBE has called for greater recognition of commercial finance as...
Outstanding value of mortgage loans increase by 2.6%
Latest data from the Bank of England has shown that the outstanding value of all residential mortgage loans increased...
Brits to spend out an estimated £6.6bn on spontaneous overseas holidays
Brits are projected to splash out an estimated £6.6 billion on spontaneous spending while on holiday abroad this year...
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 years’ experience in restructuring and insolvency; he has worked across a broad range of sectors, including construction, media and professional...
Opus Restructuring appoints in Partner
Opus Restructuring and Insolvency has announced that it has strengthened its advisory and insolvency offering with the appointment of...
KR8 Advisory and Quantuma announce brand merger
K3 Advisory Group has announced the merger of two of its brands, KR8 Advisory and Quantuma’s restructuring and forensic...
Insolvency Service shuts two more businesses exploiting UK business register for China-based clients
The Insolvency Service has announced that it has closed two more companies in its campaign against unregulated firms exploiting...
Business insolvencies increase by 2%
Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales increased...
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…