Half of businesses say AI has created new jobs
More than half (54%) of UK businesses say AI has created new jobs, according to research from the Lloyds Business Barometer, as firms increasingly view AI adoption as central to growth, skills and competitiveness. 58% of businesses say they...
Costs and supply chain challenges continue to threaten mid-market growth
Nearly half (46%) of medium-sized UK businesses surveyed by BDO expect rising costs and supply-chain disruption to be their...
Financial resilience crisis leaves millions vulnerable to income shocks
Millions of working households could see their finances unravel far sooner than they realise, according to new analysis from...
Money mistakes dominate students’ biggest regrets
New research from Nationwide has revealed the biggest mistakes made by today’s students at university – with money worries...
Mortgage possession claims fall
Lastest Minstry of Justice mortgage and landlord possession statistics from April to June 2026, have shown that there were...
Financial resilience crisis leaves millions vulnerable to income shocks
Millions of working households could see their finances unravel far sooner than they realise, according to new analysis from Royal London, which warns that the UK’s financial resilience remains worryingly weak despite signs of recovery from the cost-of-living crisis....
Money mistakes dominate students’ biggest regrets
New research from Nationwide has revealed the biggest mistakes made by today’s students at university – with money worries...
Mortgage possession claims fall
Lastest Minstry of Justice mortgage and landlord possession statistics from April to June 2026, have shown that there were...
Three in ten school leavers not confident in managing their finances
Research from Pay.The UK has suggested that school leavers may say they feel confident about money, but many are...
Mortgage possession rates fall
Latest data from UK Finance has found that residential and buy-to-let mortgage arrears and possessions fell in Q2 2026....
Half of businesses say AI has created new jobs
More than half (54%) of UK businesses say AI has created new jobs, according to research from the Lloyds Business Barometer, as firms increasingly view AI adoption as central to growth, skills and competitiveness. 58% of businesses say they...
Costs and supply chain challenges continue to threaten mid-market growth
Nearly half (46%) of medium-sized UK businesses surveyed by BDO expect rising costs and supply-chain disruption to be their...
SMEs lose nearly one working day every month chasing late payments
New research from Howden has revealed that despite new government measures designed to tackle late payments, the issue continues...
Hampshire Trust Bank appoints Lending Director
Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has appointed Ashling Quinn as Lending Director within its Development Finance team, where she will support...
GDP slowed to 0.4% in June – industry reaction
Economic growth in the UK slowed during the second quarter from April to June, as the effects of the...
UK pet owners most worried in Europe about vet costs
New findings from CRIF have shown how three in ten (29%) consumers hold pet insurance, more than double the average for the rest of Europe (12%). The UK is also the only country surveyed in which pet insurance is...
Creditspring receives FCA credit broking permission
Subscription-based credit provider Creditspring has announced it has secured FCA permission to operate as a credit broker, enabling the...
Transave Credit Union appoints Non-Executive Director
Transave Credit Union has abbiyunced that it has appointed fintech and consumer finance executive Jake Ransonas as a Non-Executive...
Two thirds of pensioners expect to rely on the state in retirement
Latest analysis by Hargreaves Lansdown (HL) has found that two-thirds of people admit they will rely on the state pension ‘to...
Four in ten Gen Z keep their finances secret
Despite growing up in one of the most connected generations, many young adults are keeping their finances firmly behind...
INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Appointment of Administrators – July 2026
In July 2026, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 34 LAVENDER LANE LTD 35 WORSLEY CLOSE LTD 40 STATION ROAD LTD 42 BLUEBELL WAY LTD 5 MAY STREET LTD...
LIQUIDATION NOTICES: Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – July 2026
Creditors’ Voluntary Winding-Up – Appointment of Liquidators notices have been issued in the London Gazette for the following companies...
INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Winding Up Petitions – July 2026
In July 2026, Winding Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies:...
Leonard Curtis appoints first Director of Data
Corporate restructuring firm Leonard Curtis has announced that it has appointed Colin Mills as its first Director of Data,...
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...
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…