Three million households skipping meals as confidence in the economy plummets
Three million households are being forced to skip meals and cut family visits, according to new research from Which? Which?’s latest Consumer Insight Tracker shows that households across the country are having to take more and more drastic measures...
Business confidence reacts to global uncertainty
Lloyds Bank has cut its UK growth forecast to 0.5%, warning that the Iran conflict could trigger stagflation. The...
Bank of England keeps rates on hold – business industry reaction
The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to keep interest rates on hold at 3.75%. At...
R3 appoints new President
Sonia Jordan, a solicitor and partner at Knights, with more than 30 years’ experience advising on corporate restructuring and...
Higher mortgage rates push repayments above the cost of renting
Latest data from Rightmove has found that higher mortgage rates have pushed monthly repayments above the cost of renting...
Three million households skipping meals as confidence in the economy plummets
Three million households are being forced to skip meals and cut family visits, according to new research from Which? Which?’s latest Consumer Insight Tracker shows that households across the country are having to take more and more drastic measures...
One in four pensioners are struggling financially
New research by Age UK has found that 3.4 million (28%) pensioners, more than one in four, are struggling...
Generative AI with human oversight could transform debt advice sector
A new study released by Money Advice Liaison Group (MALG) and AI firm Wyser has outlined how generative AI...
Just under half of young adults understand what ‘APR’ means
A survey of 2,000 UK consumers found a clear generational divide in financial literacy, with 18-24-year-olds consistently less confident...
4.3m households still paying off Christmas debt
New research from debt management firm Lowell has revealed that on average, it takes families until mid-April (3.8 months)...
Business confidence reacts to global uncertainty
Lloyds Bank has cut its UK growth forecast to 0.5%, warning that the Iran conflict could trigger stagflation. The bank expects higher inflation, rising unemployment and a slowdown in the housing market. Elevated interest rates are likely to persist,...
Bank of England keeps rates on hold – business industry reaction
The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to keep interest rates on hold at 3.75%. At...
Business confidence lifts but supply chain concerns rise
The IoD Directors’ Economic Confidence Index, which measures business leader optimism over prospects for the UK economy, rose to...
New debt resolution company launches
New business debt resolution company, Rezolva, has launched with the aim of helping businesses recover overdue invoices faster. Late...
GB Bank appoints new CEO
GB Bank has announced that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mike Says will retire from his role at the end...
Interest rates hold at 3.75% – consumer credit reaction
The Bank of England has maintained the base interest rate at 3.75% but warned that rates could increase this year as officials look to curb inflation following a ‘significant energy price shock’ from the conflict in the Middle East....
Criminal duo sentenced to over two years for selling fraud services online
Two men have been sentenced at Southwark Crown Court to a combined two years and eleven months for working...
Higher mortgage rates push repayments above the cost of renting
Latest data from Rightmove has found that higher mortgage rates have pushed monthly repayments above the cost of renting...
FCA to review APRs as a borrowing cost
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a review into whether Annual Percentage Rates (APRs) help consumers understand borrowing...
Financial services complaints rise to 1.87m
Latest complaints data from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for H2 2025 showed that financial services firms received 1.87m...
R3 appoints new President
Sonia Jordan, a solicitor and partner at Knights, with more than 30 years’ experience advising on corporate restructuring and recovery, has been appointed President of R3, the restructuring, turnaround and insolvency trade association. As President, Jordan will work with...
Hospitality business closures accelerate across the UK
Britain is losing 3.4 pubs and restaurants per day, with more than 350 closures in the first quarter alone....
Business insolvencies rose by 7% in March
Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales increased...
Scottish business insolvencies increase by 11%
Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland increased in March 2026....
Business Rescue Expert launches Turnaround division
Insolvency practice, Business Rescue Expert (BRE), has announced the launch of a specialist Turnaround division. Turnaround & Restructuring Expert...
2026 Industry Leaders Networking Dinner
Industry Leaders Networking Dinner Wednesday 20th May, Nottingham The 2026 Industry Leaders list will be announced with an informal networking event taking place before the Spring event series, comprising the Commercial Credit & Collections Conference, Credit & Collections Think Tank and the 2026 Credit & Collections Industry Awards. Click here to view event details To…
Spring: Commercial Credit & Collections Conference – Thursday 21st May, Nottingham
Spring: Commercial Credit & Collections Conference Thursday 21st May Nottingham The Spring Commercial Credit & Collections Conference series will continue in May 2026. 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 access to…
Spring: Credit & Collections Think Tank, Thursday 21st May, Nottingham
Nottingham The sixth Credit & Collections Technology Think Tank face-to-face event will take place in Nottingham on Thursday, 21st May. READ MORE CLICK HERE
2026 Credit & Collections Industry Awards – Thursday 21st May, Nottingham
Credit & Collections Industry Awards Thursday 21st May 2026, Nottingham The third Credit & Collections Industry Awards will take place in Nottingham in 2026. The Awards highlight the success of companies and individuals who lead the way in enhancing credit, lending and collections best practices. The awards will celebrate the best in credit, lending and…
