BNPL landmark regulation begins – industry reaction
The Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) sector will come under the regulation of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) from today (Wednesday 15th July), seeing the launch of stronger protections in place for consumers. New YouGov polling commissioned by StepChange...
The Government needs a complete plan to tackle financial exclusion
The Government’s Financial Inclusion Strategy is a welcome first step, but it is not a complete plan to tackle financial...
World Cup boost stabilises consumer confidence
Consumer card spending grew by 1.9% year-on-year in June, a marked improvement on May’s 0.8 per cent growth, but...
One in seven avoid applying for credit due to fear of rejection
New research from Compare the Market suggests that fear of being turned down for credit is preventing millions of...
2026 Credit & Collections Industry Awards Review published
Credit Connect has published the annual 2026 Credit & Collections Industry Awards Review. The annual review highlights why the...
The Government needs a complete plan to tackle financial exclusion
The Government’s Financial Inclusion Strategy is a welcome first step, but it is not a complete plan to tackle financial exclusion according to a new Treasury Committee report. The strategy fails to show: Who is excluded, Where exclusion is concentrated,...
Seven in ten parents expect to cover at least half of university costs
New research from Rathbones suggests parents and grandparents are increasingly stepping in to fund higher education costs themselves. The...
Insolvency Service new technology will cut DRO application time
Thousands of people in financial crisis will get faster access to the help they need, thanks to a £900,000...
Debt charity welcomes BNPL regulation launch
StepChange Debt Charity has welcomed the long-awaited Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) regulation coming into force on Wednesday this...
DRO reforms have enabled more people to access debt relief
Recent changes to Debt Relief Orders (DROs) have successfully enabled more people in financial difficulty to access debt relief, according...
One in five SMEs fear closure over tax bills
More than one in five (22%) SMEs fear they could be forced out of business over problems paying tax bills in the next five years, according to new research from Premium Credit. The study of SME owners and managers...
Call for Government to rethink plan for Britain’s small businesses
The Business and Trade Committee has asked the Department to reconsider the Government’s ‘inadequate’ response to proposals to improve...
Small business borrowing surged 63% in Q2
New data from Purbeck Insurance Services has revealed that applications for personal guarantee-backed finance rose 63% year-on-year in Q2...
Financial services activity falls
Business activity in the UK financial services sector has sharply declined, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI)....
Holiday demand looks set to boost summer retail spending
Around two-thirds (63%) of people are set to take a holiday this summer, bringing a related boost to the...
World Cup boost stabilises consumer confidence
Consumer card spending grew by 1.9% year-on-year in June, a marked improvement on May’s 0.8 per cent growth, but below the latest CPIH inflation rate of 3.0%. Non-essential spending increased 1.7%, while growth in essential spending reached a 14-month...
BNPL landmark regulation begins – industry reaction
The Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) sector will come under the regulation of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) from...
Cifas joins Global Signal Exchange
The UK’s fraud prevention service, Cifas, has announced a major partnership with the Global Signal Exchange (GSE) to strengthen...
One in seven avoid applying for credit due to fear of rejection
New research from Compare the Market suggests that fear of being turned down for credit is preventing millions of...
FLA supports Chancellor’s investment ambitions
The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has said its members stand ready to support the Government’s plans to drive...
Insolvency Service returning millions to creditors and economy
The Insolvency Service has returned £42.7 million to creditors and the wider economy in 2025-26 while increasing enforcement action against rogue directors and supporting thousands of people facing financial hardship, according to its Annual Report and Accounts. The report...
Insolvency Service to use AI to target phoenixism
A new Insolvency Service taskforce will target ‘abusive phoenixism’ by company directors. The Insolvency Service will use AI to...
BRE makes senior insolvency appointment
Restructuring and insolvency practice Business Rescue Expert (BRE) has bolstered its North West operation with the appointment of Gareth...
Insolvency Service is making ‘meaningful improvements’ to the system
The Insolvency Service has published its latest ‘Confidence in the Regime’ report, which looks at how stakeholders across the...
Business insolvencies fell in May
Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales fell...
UKCCC
UKCCC Thursday 10 September 2026 Hilton at St George’s Park, Burton Credit Services Association’s (CSA) UK Credit & Collections Conference (UKCCC) is the flagship annual event for the collections and debt purchase sector. Open to both CSA members and non-members, it brings together professionals from across the collections and wider credit industry to discuss the…
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 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
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…
