Credit card defaults rise
Latest Bank of England data (Quarter 3 2026) has shown that credit card defaults increased in the three months to August, with banks and building societies expecting further rises by November, highlighting growing risks in unsecured lending. Within the...
Retailers face a £440m rise in electric costs
Retailers face a £440 million increase in electricity costs this year, despite their energy use remaining virtually unchanged, a...
Four in ten unprepared for the financial impact of dementia
Fewer than one in ten (9%) adults with living parents have discussed how finances should be managed if they...
Thirteen years’ worth of inflation has left households £2,900 worse off
The past five years of a near-continuous cost of living crisis have caused the real incomes of typical working-age...
Unexpected costs leave many households vulnerable
Households experiencing financial difficulties are struggling to build the financial resilience needed to cope with unexpected costs, leaving many...
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Four in ten unprepared for the financial impact of dementia
Fewer than one in ten (9%) adults with living parents have discussed how finances should be managed if they developed a condition such as dementia. This is despite more than half (53%) saying they would feel comfortable having the...
Credit card defaults rise
Latest Bank of England data (Quarter 3 2026) has shown that credit card defaults increased in the three months...
Thirteen years’ worth of inflation has left households £2,900 worse off
The past five years of a near-continuous cost of living crisis have caused the real incomes of typical working-age...
Half of young adults face housing insecurity due to lack of financial education
Half of young adults in the UK say a lack of financial education directly contributed to their housing struggles,...
Unexpected costs leave many households vulnerable
Households experiencing financial difficulties are struggling to build the financial resilience needed to cope with unexpected costs, leaving many...
Retailers face a £440m rise in electric costs
Retailers face a £440 million increase in electricity costs this year, despite their energy use remaining virtually unchanged, a new report by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) reveals. The trade body has raised concern that this will feed directly...
FTS Recovery makes three new appointments
FTS Recovery has announced three appointments as it builds its London presence, adding experience in complex restructuring, corporate insolvency,...
Business owner sentenced after ignoring company director ban
A noodle bar franchise boss who kept running his business after being disqualified as a company director has been...
Business confidence equals record-breaking slump
UK business confidence has suffered its most prolonged downturn since the global financial crisis, as recovery hopes for Q3...
Business lending growth forcasted to halve this year
Business lending growth is forecast to more than halve from 5.3% last year to 2.1% this year, then rise...
174% spike in FCA legal action against ‘finfluencers’
The FCA’s enforcement against ‘finfluencers’ has soared since 2024, as regulators ramp up online crackdown globally. The data, sourced by the online broker experts BrokerChooser, shows that enforcement actions undertaken by the FCA against financial influencers increased by +174%...
Paragon Bank appoints Commercial Director of Mortgages
Paragon Bank has appointed Simon Cockerill as Commercial Director of Mortgages. Reporting to the Managing Director of Mortgages, Louisa...
Jaja Finance appoints Chief Customer Officer
Jaja Finance has appointed Abby Vickers as Chief Customer Officer. In the newly created role, Vickers will lead a...
Three in ten say service from high street banks has worsened
Traditional high street banks and building societies are losing ground to digital challengers on service quality, according to new...
Mortgage rates soar to 6%
The average interest rate for a new five-year fixed mortgage has reached 6%, the highest in three years, according...
INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Winding Up Petitions – September 2026
In September 2026, Winding-Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 37 VICTORIA ROAD LIMITED 4-14 SPURSTOWE TERRACE LLP 9TFIVE LIMITED A CLASS METAL ROOFING LIMITED A J WHEELER LIMITED A-TEAM CARE...
INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Appointment of Administrators – September 2026
In September 2026, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies:...
LIQUIDATION NOTICES: Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – September 2026
In September 2026, Appointment of Liquidators (Creditors’ Voluntary Winding-Up) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the...
Moore Kingston Smith appoints Restructuring and Insolvency Partner
Moore Kingston Smith has announced it has appointed David Smithson as a Restructuring and Insolvency Partner, strengthening the practical support...
Insolvency Service launches five year strategy
The Insolvency Service says it can drive even greater impact by helping people and businesses spot problems and find...
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 Sponsored by: 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 About the sponsor: My DSO Manager is an AI-powered…
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…
Autumn: Credit & Collections Technology Think Tank, 19th November, Manchester
Credit Connect’s Credit & Collections Technology Think Tank is a new, innovative and unique event in the industry calendar.
