Debt charity experiences busiest days in more than a year
On the first Monday of the year, (5th January, 2026), StepChange Debt Charity had its busiest day in more than a year, as 800 clients went through debt advice, which is higher than any day in 2025. The charity...
Households spending average of £259 per month on unsecured debt
Latest data from Hargreaves Lansdown has found that households with unsecured debts (like credit cards and loans) spend an...
Rising costs put consumer’s ‘big purchases’ on ice
New research by Nationwide suggests 2026 will be a year for leisure and travel spending, despite more than half...
Lack of financial education hitting wallets of millions
Financial confusion and overwhelm are quietly draining the wallets of millions of people, costing them hundreds of pounds annually....
Christmas fails to boost retail sales in December
Latest analysis by BDO of retail sales showed that December marked the worst set of total monthly sales figures...
Households spending average of £259 per month on unsecured debt
Latest data from Hargreaves Lansdown has found that households with unsecured debts (like credit cards and loans) spend an average of £259 a month on them. Bank of England showed that the annual growth rate for all consumer credit...
People risk being pushed into poverty by DWP’s ‘unacceptable’ poor service
A new report on the DWP, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is calling out the unacceptable waits some people...
Rising costs put consumer’s ‘big purchases’ on ice
New research by Nationwide suggests 2026 will be a year for leisure and travel spending, despite more than half...
Debt charity experiences busiest days in more than a year
On the first Monday of the year, (5th January, 2026), StepChange Debt Charity had its busiest day in more...
Record numbers seeked debt advice over Christmas and New Year
Free debt and money advice service, Money Wellness, has reported a significant rise in people seeking support over the...
Hampshire Trust Bank appoints Regional Account Directors
Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has announced it has promoted Barry Ireland and Wes Baker to Regional Account Director roles. During 2025, both played a key role in supporting brokers through increasingly complex transactions, as deal structures became more involved and...
Christmas fails to boost retail sales in December
Latest analysis by BDO of retail sales showed that December marked the worst set of total monthly sales figures...
2026 could be a turning point for productivity
The Resolution Foundation has warned that 2026 could be a turning point for UK productivity, but expects short-term pain...
FCA fines former finance directors of Carillion
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced that it has fined two former finance directors for their part in...
84% of small businesses plan growth initiatives in 2026
New research from Novuna Business Finance has revealed a five-year peak in the percentage of small business owners (84%)...
Afin Bank appoints two new senior BDMs
Afin Bank has announced it has appointed two new Senior Business Development Managers (BDMs) as the specialist lender focusses on growing its sales team in 2026. Debbie Lavender joins Afin from PWM (Partners Wealth Management), where she was a...
Lack of financial education hitting wallets of millions
Financial confusion and overwhelm are quietly draining the wallets of millions of people, costing them hundreds of pounds annually....
Average credit card balances fell for first time in 6 months in October 2025
Latest credit card analysis by Fico has revealed that pre-Christmas spending and average active balances fell, whilst average balances...
Cred appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Cred, the next-generation credit app, has announced the appointment of Matt Trueman as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective...
Average funeral cost hits £4,562
New data from Pure Cremation has revealed that the average traditional funeral now costs £4,562. A cremation funeral typically...
INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Appointment of Administrators – December 2025
In December, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 10 DENHAM STREET LLP 10 DENHAM STREET PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LIMITED 11 POPES LANE LLP 11 POPES LANE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LIMITED 30...
INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Winding Up Petitions – December 2025
In December, Winding Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 13109114...
LIQUIDATION NOTICES: Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – December 2025
Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – Appointment of Liquidators notices have been issued in the London Gazette for the following companies...
Quantuma makes Director appointment
Business advisory firm Quantuma has announced it has promoted restructuring specialist Alyson Richards to Director. Richards, a licensed insolvency...
Business insolvencies fall by 6.7%
Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales decreased...
British Credit Awards
CICM British Credit Awards Ceremony 2026 Royal Lancaster London Thursday 5th February Click here to find out more
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. More details will be announced soon. 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
