Economy grew by 0.1% in May – industry reaction
The UK’s economy returned to growth of 0.1 per cent in May after contracting the previous month, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). In the three months to May, the economy grew by 0.7 per...
Middle East disruption sees supply chain costs surge for UK businesses
UK businesses are under growing strain as supply chain costs surge, with nearly three-quarters (72%) of business leaders reporting...
FCA taskforce continues crack down on misleading car finance claims adverts
As part of the joint taskforce’s continued crackdown, in June the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) had 170 misleading car finance claims ...
UK companies have faster cash collection cycles than the global average
Latest data from Allianz Trade showed that the Cash Collection Cycle (CCC) rose again in 2025 (67 days) and...
Families face summer holiday childcare bill of £1,145 per child
Holiday childcare costs across Great Britain have risen by 5% in the last year, leaving working parents facing an...
Families face summer holiday childcare bill of £1,145 per child
Holiday childcare costs across Great Britain have risen by 5% in the last year, leaving working parents facing an average bill of £191 per child per week – or £1,145 for the six-week summer holiday according to Coram Family and Childcare research. The survey...
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...
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...
Economy grew by 0.1% in May – industry reaction
The UK’s economy returned to growth of 0.1 per cent in May after contracting the previous month, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). In the three months to May, the economy grew by 0.7 per...
Middle East disruption sees supply chain costs surge for UK businesses
UK businesses are under growing strain as supply chain costs surge, with nearly three-quarters (72%) of business leaders reporting...
Business growth could see a significant contraction in the next 12 months
The next 12 months could see a significant contraction in the small-business and self-employed community, according to new research...
UK companies have faster cash collection cycles than the global average
Latest data from Allianz Trade showed that the Cash Collection Cycle (CCC) rose again in 2025 (67 days) and...
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...
Molo appoints Chief Operations Officer
Digital specialist mortgage lender for UK and overseas landlords, Molo has announced that it has appointed Lynne French as Chief Operations Officer (COO), further strengthening its leadership team as it accelerates growth and expands its distribution capability. French brings...
FCA taskforce continues crack down on misleading car finance claims adverts
As part of the joint taskforce’s continued crackdown, in June the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) had 170 misleading car finance claims ...
Buy-to-let arrears fall
UK Finance’s latest buy-to-let mortgage market Update for Q1 2026 showed that there were 58,272 new buy-to-let loans advanced in...
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...
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...
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…