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 to Moneyfacts latest analysis The data shows that the number of sub-5% fixed mortgage deals has plunged by 99%, from...
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...
Fraud leaders grappling with AI fraud threat
New research from Fico has shown that fraud leaders across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are grappling...
Over half of people not confident they can afford comfortable retirement
New polling from Independent Age has shown that 55% of adults under the age of 65 are not confident...
Research highlights inconsistent outcome 16.8m disabled consumers
A new report commissioned by Fair4All Finance and authored with PwC has found that although UK financial services providers...
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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 has increased dramatically, suggesting that pressure is growing beneath the surface. The data showed that late payment levels have remained...
Over half of people not confident they can afford comfortable retirement
New polling from Independent Age has shown that 55% of adults under the age of 65 are not confident...
InDebted appoints new CEO and CFO to accelerate global growth
InDebted has announced the appointment of Chris McNamara as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Brendan Lee as Chief Financial...
Government warned to act now to prevent another energy bills crisis
Energy UK has again warned the Government of the growing economic cost of failing to tackle high energy bills,...
Energy prices expected to rise further in the New Year
Ahead of household energy bills rising by 4% from 1st October, Cornwall Insight have released new forecasts which suggest...
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 modestly to 2.8% in 2027, according to a new EY UK Bank Lending Outlook analysis. Higher costs and economic uncertainty...
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...
Prime Minister vows to end triple lock in 2030
Prime Minster, Andy Burnham has announced plans to reform the state pension triple lock from 2030, with the changes...
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 to Moneyfacts latest analysis The data shows that the number of sub-5% fixed mortgage deals has plunged by 99%, from...
Fraud leaders grappling with AI fraud threat
New research from Fico has shown that fraud leaders across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are grappling...
Research highlights inconsistent outcome 16.8m disabled consumers
A new report commissioned by Fair4All Finance and authored with PwC has found that although UK financial services providers...
Gap between house prices and earnings narrows
The average UK home now costs the equivalent of 7.3 times average earnings, down from 7.6 a year ago,...
Motor finance sector urged to maintain redress preparations ahead of Court hearing
Motor finance lenders should continue strengthening their redress preparations despite the ongoing legal challenges to the FCA’s compensation scheme,...
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 available to businesses, directors and lenders primarily across the South, as well as in London, as they navigate financial pressure...
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...
Seven linked companies shut down after Insolvency Service investigation
Seven seemingly unrelated companies have been shut down after Insolvency Service investigators and Companies House combined to unearth evidence...
Business insolvencies remain stable
Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales increased by...
Scottish business insolvencies fell in August 2026
Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland fell in August 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…
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.
