40% of middle income earners struggle to cover a £300 bill
Middle income earners are increasingly falling into financial precarity, according to a report by lender Plend and investment specialist Triple Point, with 40% of those unable to cover a sudden £300 bill, the Financial Conduct Authority’s own benchmark for...
Lending to SMEs and households increases by 5%
New figures published today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show its members provided £84.3 billion of new...
Finance industry confidence improves as demand for funding remains resilient
Latest research from the Finance & Leasing Association for Q2 has shown an improvement in confidence across the finance...
Parents expect to provide £30k towards children’s life milestones
The modern ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ is expected to contribute around £30,000 (£30,209) towards a child’s biggest life...
One in three first-time buyers eyeing variable or tracker mortgages
Almost one in three first-time buyers were considering variable and tracker mortgages in July as higher fixed rates push...
40% of middle income earners struggle to cover a £300 bill
Middle income earners are increasingly falling into financial precarity, according to a report by lender Plend and investment specialist Triple Point, with 40% of those unable to cover a sudden £300 bill, the Financial Conduct Authority’s own benchmark for...
UK travellers paid £508m in roaming charges last year
As millions of UK holidaymakers prepare to head overseas this summer, new Freedom of Information (FOI) data obtained by...
One in six people find credit card repayments a large burden
New polling from StepChange Debt Charity reveals that almost one in six (15%) of adults, equivalent to more than...
Funeral costs rise by 3.3% in just 6 months
The cost of a traditional funeral has risen by £90 in just three months and by £151 since the...
Consumer confidence improves in July
GfK’s consumer-confidence indicator rose to -17 in July, returning to levels last seen in January. All measures tracked by...
Director who avoided court by claiming to be in a coma is jailed
A disqualified company director has been jailed for running a football magazine business while banned. Yorkshire businessman Peter Etherington was the man behind Professional Player, described on social media as ‘a luxury lifestyle magazine’ read exclusively by professional footballers...
Lending to SMEs and households increases by 5%
New figures published today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show its members provided £84.3 billion of new...
Finance industry confidence improves as demand for funding remains resilient
Latest research from the Finance & Leasing Association for Q2 has shown an improvement in confidence across the finance...
SMEs missing out on £54bn in revenue due to lack of lending confidence
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are missing out on an estimated £54 billion in revenue due to a lack...
Economic outlook upgraded but energy disruption will weigh on growth
The UK economy has demonstrated continued resilience despite disruption from the conflict in the Middle East and is now...
Hoot and Manchester Credit Union to merge
Bolton-based Hoot Savings & Loans has secured a stronger future for its members, joining forces with Manchester Credit Union (MCU) in a deal that extends access to affordable financial services across the north west. The merger secures the future...
Parents expect to provide £30k towards children’s life milestones
The modern ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ is expected to contribute around £30,000 (£30,209) towards a child’s biggest life...
One in three first-time buyers eyeing variable or tracker mortgages
Almost one in three first-time buyers were considering variable and tracker mortgages in July as higher fixed rates push...
Pepper Advantage appoints new Chief Executive Officer
International credit management and technology company, Pepper Advantage, has announced the appointment of Matthew Wye as Chief Executive Officer...
Paragon Bank appoints Bridging MD and Commercial Director
Paragon Bank has announced the appointment of Colin Sanders as Managing Director (MD) of its new bridging proposition. Sanders...
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…