Cost of renting is now 13 times more expensive than it was 1988

Latest research by Generation Rent has found that, if the price of everyday groceries had risen at the same rate as private rents since 1988, a standard ten-item shop from a supermarket would cost more than five times what...

| Consumer Collections

Nine in ten people want Government to back small business

Reductions to business rates and National Insurance plus support with energy costs top concerns – as only 9% of...

24th July 2026

PM cuts business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues – industry reaction

New Prime Minister (PM) Andy Burnham has announced a 20 per cent cut to business rates for pubs, clubs...

24th July 2026

Winding-up petitions hit three-year high as creditors lose patience

Creditors are moving to shut down struggling companies at the fastest rate in at least three years, according to...

24th July 2026

Half of SMEs struggling to pay tax bills

More than half (52%) of SMEs are currently struggling to pay tax bills as the full impact of recent...

24th July 2026

Cost of renting is now 13 times more expensive than it was 1988

Latest research by Generation Rent has found that, if the price of everyday groceries had risen at the same rate as private rents since 1988, a standard ten-item shop from a supermarket would cost more than five times what...

| Consumer Collections

UK workforce financial resilience falls

Financial resilience among the UK workforce has deteriorated over the last 12 months, with just one in four (25%)...

22nd July 2026

Second charge mortgages fell by 1% in May

New figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that second charge mortgage new business volumes ...

21st July 2026

Debt charity wins national accolade for work to stop loan sharks

National debt charity StepChange has won a top award for its work to tackle illegal lending and keep its...

20th July 2026

Northern Irish personal insolvencies increase whilst business insolvencies decline

Latest monthly statistics from the Insolvency Service have shown that personal insolvencies increased whilst business insolvencies declined in June...

20th July 2026


Nine in ten people want Government to back small business

Reductions to business rates and National Insurance plus support with energy costs top concerns – as only 9% of small businesses looking to hire to support growth this summer As the UK welcomes a new Prime Minister and leadership...

PM cuts business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues – industry reaction

New Prime Minister (PM) Andy Burnham has announced a 20 per cent cut to business rates for pubs, clubs...

24th July 2026

Overseas workers conned out of thousands by fake care recruiter

A bogus care recruitment company that swindled overseas workers out of more than £19,000 by charging for visa sponsorship...

24th July 2026

Inflation falls to 2.6% – industry reaction

Latest ONS data has shown that the UK consumer price inflation fell from 2.8% to 2.6% in the year...

23rd July 2026

Half of SMEs struggling to pay tax bills

More than half (52%) of SMEs are currently struggling to pay tax bills as the full impact of recent...

23rd July 2026


One in four turn to credit cards, BNPL and overdrafts to fund impulse buys

While scrolling online at bedtime has become a nightly routine for many, according to new research from MoneySuperMarket. The research shows that  late-night browsing can have costly consequences, with one in five (22%) spending more than £200 in a...

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FOS appoints new Chief Executive and Ombudsman

The Financial Ombudsman Service  (FOS) board has announced it has appointed Jenny Simmonds as permanent Chief Executive Officer and...

21st July 2026

Consumer car finance grows by 1%

New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer car finance new business volumes grew...

21st July 2026

Consumer finance new business holds steady

New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer finance new business in May 2026...

21st July 2026

Molo appoints Chief Operations Officer

Digital specialist mortgage lender for UK and overseas landlords, Molo has announced that it has appointed Lynne French as...

17th July 2026



Winding-up petitions hit three-year high as creditors lose patience

Creditors are moving to shut down struggling companies at the fastest rate in at least three years, according to new figures obtained from the Ministry of Justice. Courts in England and Wales received 7,049 winding-up petitions in 2025 –...

| Business

Business insolvencies fall 10%

Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales has...

20th July 2026

Northern Irish personal insolvencies increase whilst business insolvencies decline

Latest monthly statistics from the Insolvency Service have shown that personal insolvencies increased whilst business insolvencies declined in June...

20th July 2026

Scottish business insolvencies remain stable

Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland remained stable in June...

20th July 2026

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...

15th July 2026




Thursday 10th September 2026

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…

Tuesday 6th October 2026

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…

Wednesday 18th November 2026

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

Thursday 19th November 2026

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…


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