Consumer finance grew by 6% last year
Latest figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer finance new business grew by 10% in December 2025 compared with the same month in 2024. In 2025 as a whole, new business in this market was...
SMEs embrace AI as half consider replacing headcount with technology
New research from Paragon Bank has shown that SMEs are rapidly adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI), with half of businesses...
Second charge mortgage new business grew by 17% in 2025
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that second charge mortgage new business volumes grew...
Consumer car finance grew by 2% in 2025
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer car finance new business grew 15%...
War in Middle East threatens living standards growth for lower-income families
The UK is set for a decent but one-off increase in living standards this year, and a bumper rise...
Second charge mortgage new business grew by 17% in 2025
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that second charge mortgage new business volumes grew by 17% in 2025. Commenting on the latest new business figures for the second charge mortgage market, Fiona Hoyle, Director...
War in Middle East threatens living standards growth for lower-income families
The UK is set for a decent but one-off increase in living standards this year, and a bumper rise...
CSA announces board of directors appointments
The Credit Services Association (CSA), the UK’s recognised trade body for the debt collection and debt purchase industry, has...
County Court judgment volumes hit highest levels since 2019
New figures published today by Registry Trust have shown that court judgment activity rose sharply in 2025, reaching its...
Ending a long-term relationship could trigger significant financial change
New Compare the Market research has highlighted that the typical costs people may face when separating and setting up...
SMEs embrace AI as half consider replacing headcount with technology
New research from Paragon Bank has shown that SMEs are rapidly adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI), with half of businesses (50%) saying they are likely to replace some staff roles with AI or other technology‑based solutions. One in four (24%)...
Asset finance business grew by 1% in 2025
Latest figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that total asset finance new business (primarily leasing...
Hampshire Trust Bank appoints Deputy Managing Director
Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has promoted Henry Manley-Cooper to Deputy Managing Director of Bridging Finance. Manley-Cooper joined Hampshire Trust...
Spring Statement – business industry reaction
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has delivered her Spring Statement outlining the Government’s economic plans. The data showed public sector...
Construction boss gets suspended sentence and six-year director ban
A director of a construction company has narrowly avoided jail after admitting to exaggerating his company’s turnover to claim...
One in three have done nothing to prepare for their death
New research from Aegon’s Money has found that one in three adults has done nothing to prepare for their death, while 83% of adults say financial preparation for death matters with 43% deeming it ‘very important.’ A third (32%)...
Consumer finance grew by 6% last year
Latest figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer finance new business grew by 10%...
Consumer car finance grew by 2% in 2025
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer car finance new business grew 15%...
Motor finance compensation scheme to include implementation period
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced that it is likely to make several changes to the proposed compensation...
Bank of Mum and Dad homeowners feel ‘pressured to live near parents’
First-time buyers who benefitted from the Bank of Mum and Dad are staying closer to home to appease their...
R3 appoints Northern Ireland Chair
Restructuring, turnaround and insolvency specialist R3 has announced that it has appointed Scott Murray as its new Chair in Northern Ireland. Murray, who is Managing Director at Keenan CF, will support R3’s programme of events and represent the interests...
Leonard Curtis appoints Restructuring Advisory Director
Leonard Curtis has announced it has appointed Liam Griffin as its Restructuring Advisory Director. Griffin joins from Teneo to lead...
Four companies linked to scheme which risked undermining insolvency legislation are shut down
Four companies linked to a scheme which risks undermining insolvency legislation have been shut down. Atherton Corporate Partners LLP,...
Business insolvencies rise by 4%
Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales increased...
Scottish business insolvencies fall
Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland fell in January 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…
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…
