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. Rising energy costs, higher taxes and weaker consumer demand are placing sustained pressure on the sector, with further closures expected...

| Business

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...

30th April 2026

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...

30th April 2026

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...

30th April 2026

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...

30th April 2026

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 financially, and nearly half of them have been struggling for three years or more. Notably, a fifth (22%) of those...

| Arrears and Recoveries

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...

29th April 2026

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...

29th April 2026

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)...

27th April 2026

Consumer confidence slumps to two-year low

Consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest level since October 2023, according to the GfK consumer confidence index, which...

24th April 2026


GB Bank appoints new CEO

GB Bank has announced that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mike Says will retire from his role at the end of April 2026, he will be succeeded by Eddie Trahearn, currently Chief Strategy & Financial Officer, subject to regulatory approval....

| Appointments

Shop price inflation increases by 1%

Latest figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) have shown that shop price inflation rose by 1% year-on-year in...

28th April 2026

Mid-market businesses positive about AI investment returns

Mid-market businesses are feeling overwhelmingly optimistic when it comes to their near-term investment in artificial intelligence (AI), according to...

28th April 2026

Retail sales slump as war fears hit spending

UK retail sales fell sharply over Easter as concerns over the Iran conflict weakened consumer confidence according to data...

28th April 2026

SME awareness of asset and invoice finance rises by 30%

Awareness of specialist business finance among UK SMEs is on the rise as new search data from Semrush has...

28th April 2026


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 for the first time since June 2025. The average advertised monthly rent across the UK is currently £1,547, compared to...

| Consumer Lending

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...

29th April 2026

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...

29th April 2026

FCA leads global action to stop illegal finfluencers

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has led international action to stop illegal finfluencers putting consumers’ money at risk. Seventeen...

24th April 2026

Fear of the bill pushing millions off dental care

Nearly one in eleven people in Britain say they are living with dental pain because they cannot get treatment,...

23rd April 2026



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. Rising energy costs, higher taxes and weaker consumer demand are placing sustained pressure on the sector, with further closures expected...

| Business
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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...

20th April 2026

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....

20th April 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...

20th April 2026

Azets appoint two Debt Advisory Directors

Debt advisory specialist, Azets, has announced two appointments with Matt Garside joining as Scotland’s Director, and Lyle Ammon, who...

15th April 2026




Wednesday 20th May 2026

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…

Thursday 21st May 2026

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…

Thursday 21st May 2026

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  

Thursday 21st May 2026

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…


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