Insurers APR rates rival credit cards
New research by Which? has found that car and home insurers are charging annual percentage rates (APRs) equivalent to credit card lenders for customers who pay for cover monthly payments. The research found that the average annual percentage rate...
65% businesses confident they can overcome Budget challenges
New data from Atradius has revealed that 65% of UK businesses are confident in their ability to overcome Budget-related...
Car purchase the top reason for large personal loans
The biggest loans taken out by UK adults are for car payments according to new research by GoCompare. Analysing...
Treasury launches review of Financial Ombudsman Service
The Treasury has announced that it has launched a review of the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) to address concerns...
2025 Credit & Collections Technology Awards opens for entries
The 2025 Credit & Collections Technology Awards have opened for entries. Launched in 2017, the ninth annual awards seek...
Car purchase the top reason for large personal loans
The biggest loans taken out by UK adults are for car payments according to new research by GoCompare. Analysing data on loans secured since September 2022, the study found that motorists took out an average loan of more than...
Money Wellness launches household bills calculator
Money Wellness has announced that it has launched a free household bills calculator to help households prepare for April bill...
2025 Credit & Collections Technology Awards opens for entries
The 2025 Credit & Collections Technology Awards have opened for entries. Launched in 2017, the ninth annual awards seek...
Urgent action needed to hit £300 energy bill reduction target
Energy UK has warned that urgent action is needed to bring down energy bills in line with Government targets....
5.7m struggling to keep up with credit card repayments
A new study has estimated that 5.7 million people are struggling to keep up with their credit card repayments....
65% businesses confident they can overcome Budget challenges
New data from Atradius has revealed that 65% of UK businesses are confident in their ability to overcome Budget-related challenges and continue growing. This optimism is supported by a decline in claims across two-thirds of sectors compared to February...
Close Brothers appoints Commercial Director
Close Brothers Premium Finance (CBPF) has announced announced the appointment of a new Commercial Director Colin Wallace move from...
Government to unveil action plan to cut regulation
Chancellor, Rachel Reeves is set to announce 60 measures aimed at reducing regulatory burdens and stimulating economic. With between...
Taxi driver jailed after inflating turnover to secure three Covid loans
A taxi driver jailed after inflating turnover to secure three Covid Bounce Back Loans. Nelson Clark fraudulently applied for...
Economy shrank by 0.1% in January – industry reaction
Latest data from Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that the economy fell 0.1% in January. GDP had been...
Insurers APR rates rival credit cards
New research by Which? has found that car and home insurers are charging annual percentage rates (APRs) equivalent to credit card lenders for customers who pay for cover monthly payments. The research found that the average annual percentage rate...
Treasury launches review of Financial Ombudsman Service
The Treasury has announced that it has launched a review of the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) to address concerns...
UK Finance publishes plan for growth
UK Finance has published its plan for growth, which was submitted to the Government in early March. The plan...
FCA proposes £100 contactless limit increase
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is considering whether to remove or increase the contactless card limit to enhance economic...
Self-employed making huge sacrifices to achieve home-ownership
The UK’s self-employed workers and freelancers are making huge personal and professional sacrifices just to achieve their home-ownership ambitions...
INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Appointment of Administrators – February 2025
In February the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: ABBEYGLEN (TEKELS PARK) PROPERTIES LIMITED ACHESON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED ADSTOCK BULK SOLUTIONS LIMITED AERISTECH LIMITED ALICIA JAMES LIMITED ANTS DRILLING SERVICES LIMITED...
LIQUIDATION NOTICES: Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – February 2025
Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – Appointment of Liquidators notices have been issued in the London Gazette for the following companies...
INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Winding Up Petitions – February 2025
In February, Winding Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 3...
Eddisons makes restructuring team hire
Property consultancy Eddisons has announced that it has appointed Dan Whittaker as an Associate Director in its growing asset...
Business insolvencies increase by 6%
Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of registered business insolvencies in England and Wales...
CCTA: Vigilance Conference
Vigilance Conference, CCTA Monday 31st March 2025, London Addleshaw Goddard office, Milton Gate, 60 Chiswell Street, London EC1Y 4AG The CCTA’s Vigilance Conference will pick up on a range of themes that firms will always want to ensure are in keen sight. The agenda will cover issues including fraud, cyber security, illegal lending and money…
Commercial Credit & Collections Conference, Thursday 22nd May, York
Commercial Credit & Collections Conference Thursday 22nd May Milner Hotel, York The return of the in-person Commercial Credit & Collections Conference series will continue on Thursday 22nd May at the Milner Hotel in York. The event was first launched in 2019 and has been a virtual event in recent years but it returned with an…
2025 Credit & Collections Industry Awards – Thursday 22nd May 2025
Credit & Collections Industry Awards Thursday 15th May 2025, Leeds The second Credit & Collections Industry Awards will take place in Leeds in 2025. The Awards has been launched to highlight the success of companies and individuals who lead the way in enhancing credit, lending and collections best practices. The 2024 event was held virtually…
