One million households will not put on heating until December to keep costs down

One million people are determined to put off switching on their heating until December to help keep costs down according to new research from Uswitch.com. However the average household will turn on their heating this Sunday (6th October) this year....

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Half of over 55s never talk to loved ones about retirement finances

Many people are approaching retirement without talking to anyone about the retirement lifestyle they want and whether they’re on...

4th October 2024

Aryza Group acquires NTI

Aryza Group, a provider of financial software solutions, has announced the acquisition of NTI, a bespoke training provider for...

4th October 2024

Cyber incidents a major worry for CEOs

According to a recent report by FGS Global, British business leaders are increasingly concerned about the impact of cyber-attacks,...

4th October 2024

UK urged to lead cross-border war on fraud costing £420bn

The Social Market Foundation (SMF) has called for a united international effort to combat fraud, which has cost the...

4th October 2024

Water complaints rise to near-decade high

The number of customer complaints that were unable to be resolved by water companies in England and Wales has risen by almost a third (29%) to the highest level in nearly a decade according to analysis by the Consumer Council...

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One million households will not put on heating until December to keep costs down

One million people are determined to put off switching on their heating until December to help keep costs down...

4th October 2024

Money Wellness makes two External Relations appointments

Money Wellness has strengthened its external relations department with two key appointments. Adam Rolfe has joined as Public Affairs...

2nd October 2024

7.7m households suffering from fuel stress

7.7 million households in England are at risk of fuel stress this winter, including the majority of families with...

2nd October 2024

One in ten not confident on mortgage repayments

According to Compare the Market’s latest Household Financial Confidence Tracker, over one in ten (13%) admit they are not confident...

2nd October 2024


Cyber incidents a major worry for CEOs

According to a recent report by FGS Global, British business leaders are increasingly concerned about the impact of cyber-attacks, with 85% of firms experiencing a crisis in the past year. The report reveals that business leaders across Britain, including...

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UK urged to lead cross-border war on fraud costing £420bn

The Social Market Foundation (SMF) has called for a united international effort to combat fraud, which has cost the...

3rd October 2024

Water bills set to rise 30% for small businesses

Small businesses in England and Wales are facing a near 30% increase in water bills by 2030, as water...

3rd October 2024

Business confidence dips

British business confidence experienced a slight decline in September, falling by 3 percentage points to +47%, its lowest for...

2nd October 2024

Business confidence falls further in September

The IoD Directors’ Economic Confidence Index, which measures business leader optimism in prospects for the UK economy continued to...

1st October 2024


Half of over 55s never talk to loved ones about retirement finances

Many people are approaching retirement without talking to anyone about the retirement lifestyle they want and whether they’re on track for it, according to new research from Standard Life, part of Phoenix Group. Retirement might be one life’s biggest...

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CRM code for APP fraud winds down

The Contingent Reimbursement Model (CRM) Code which puts in place requirements for signatory Payment Service Providers (PSPs) to detect,...

4th October 2024

FCA fines Starling Bank £29m over financial crime systems failings

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Starling Bank £28,959,426 (nearly £29 million) for financial crime failings related to...

3rd October 2024

Home insurance rises by a third

Latest data from Go.Compare has shown that the cost of home insurance has continued to rise, with the average...

2nd October 2024

Together appoints Chief Financial Officer

Specialist lender Together has announced that it has promoted Chris Adams to the role of Chief Financial Officer, joining...

2nd October 2024



Aryza Group acquires NTI

Aryza Group, a provider of financial software solutions, has announced the acquisition of NTI, a bespoke training provider for restructuring, insolvency, and debt management solutions. NTI has expertise in delivering professional exam training, compliance reviews, technical helplines, and personal...

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Business insolvencies fall by 9%

Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that there were 1,953 business insolvencies in August 2024, a decrease...

23rd September 2024

Scottish business insolvencies fall by 9%

Latest figures from Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies fell by 9% in August 2024. In...

23rd September 2024

Northern Irish business and personal insolvencies fall

The latest monthly statistics from the Insolvency Service have shown that business insolvencies decreased by 35% and personal insolvencies...

23rd September 2024

INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Appointment of Administrators – August 2024

In August the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 108...

17th September 2024




Thursday 7th November 2024

2024 Credit & Collections Technology Think Tank, 7th November, Manchester (followed by the 2024 Credit & Collections Technology Awards)

Credit Connect’s Credit & Collections Technology Think Tank is a new, innovative and unique event in the industry calendar.

Thursday 7th November 2024

Commercial Credit & Collections Conference, Thursday 7th November, Midland Hotel, Manchester

Commercial Credit & Collections Conference Thursday 7th November Midland Hotel, Manchester The return of the in-person Commercial Credit & Collections Conference series will continue on Thursday 7th November at the Midland Hotel in Manchester. The event was first launched in 2019 and has been a virtual event in recent years but returned with an event…

Thursday 7th November 2024

2024 Credit & Collections Technology Awards Ceremony, 7th November, Manchester

The Credit & Collections Technology Awards is the flagship annual awards event for the lending, credit and collections sector.

Thursday 6th February 2025

Online Collections Technology Think Tank 6.1

The tenth virtual Online CollectionsTechnology Think Tank will feature a number of discussions to understand the best possible collection strategies amidst high cost of living expenses to households.


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