Unexpected costs leave many households vulnerable
Households experiencing financial difficulties are struggling to build the financial resilience needed to cope with unexpected costs, leaving many vulnerable to being unable to pay for expenses such as car repairs, broken appliances and emergency dental treatment. This is...
Business confidence equals record-breaking slump
UK business confidence has suffered its most prolonged downturn since the global financial crisis, as recovery hopes for Q3...
Half of young adults face housing insecurity due to lack of financial education
Half of young adults in the UK say a lack of financial education directly contributed to their housing struggles,...
Qualco UK appoints new CEO
Qualco UK has announced a leadership transition that will see Christian Jacob step down as Managing Director at the...
Dramatic increase in consumers borrowing to pay bills
Intrum’s annual European Consumer Payment Report has shown that consumers can meet their immediate needs, but their reliance on borrowing...
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Half of young adults face housing insecurity due to lack of financial education
Half of young adults in the UK say a lack of financial education directly contributed to their housing struggles, according to new research published today by financial education charity Money Ready and funded by the Berkeley Foundation. Launched ahead...
Unexpected costs leave many households vulnerable
Households experiencing financial difficulties are struggling to build the financial resilience needed to cope with unexpected costs, leaving many...
Qualco UK appoints new CEO
Qualco UK has announced a leadership transition that will see Christian Jacob step down as Managing Director at the...
Household disposable income average increased to £39,200 in 2025
The average disposable household income across the UK rose by 3.5% to £39,200 in 2025, according to the Office...
Dramatic increase in consumers borrowing to pay bills
Intrum’s annual European Consumer Payment Report has shown that consumers can meet their immediate needs, but their reliance on borrowing...
Business confidence equals record-breaking slump
UK business confidence has suffered its most prolonged downturn since the global financial crisis, as recovery hopes for Q3 were toppled by a resurgence of geopolitical tensions, a survey of 1,000 business leaders by ICAEW has found. Sentiment during...
Business lending growth forcasted to halve this year
Business lending growth is forecast to more than halve from 5.3% last year to 2.1% this year, then rise...
Six in ten businesses say customers are taking longer to pay than a year ago
UK SMEs are facing growing cash flow pressure, with 40 per cent saying they have been forced to cut...
Revenue expectations strengthen but outlook remains subdued
The IoD Directors’ Economic Confidence Index, which measures business leader optimism over prospects for the UK economy, fell to...
Economy expanded by 0.5% in the last quarter
The UK economy expanded by 0.5% in the second quarter, an upgrade from the initial 0.4% estimate and following...
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 by the online broker experts BrokerChooser, shows that enforcement actions undertaken by the FCA against financial influencers increased by +174%...
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...
Jaja Finance appoints Chief Customer Officer
Jaja Finance has appointed Abby Vickers as Chief Customer Officer. In the newly created role, Vickers will lead a...
Three in ten say service from high street banks has worsened
Traditional high street banks and building societies are losing ground to digital challengers on service quality, according to new...
Mortgage rates soar to 6%
The average interest rate for a new five-year fixed mortgage has reached 6%, the highest in three years, according...
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 VICTORIA ROAD LIMITED 4-14 SPURSTOWE TERRACE LLP 9TFIVE LIMITED A CLASS METAL ROOFING LIMITED A J WHEELER LIMITED A-TEAM CARE...
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:...
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...
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...
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...
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.
