Financially vulnerable people are twice as likely to end up in debt

Financially vulnerable people are twice as likely to end up in debt each time they take out a new credit product, according to new research from AI powered transaction analytics firm, Fuse. More than four in ten (44%) people...

| Arrears and Recoveries

Three quarters of buy-to-let landlords have raised rent this year

Three quarters of buy-to-let landlords (76%) have raised rent over the past year with the main reason being to...

7th December 2023

Cautious consumers delay Christmas spending

Latest figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) have shown the total retail sales increased 2.7% in November, against a growth...

7th December 2023

Four in ten renters paying £1,200 above advertised rate for their home

New polling shows one-fifth of private tenants have also experienced rent hikes mid-way through a tenancy without their agreement...

7th December 2023

Consumers show increased financial optimism

Consumers are feeling more optimistic as the headline inflation rate begins to fall according to latest research by TransUnion....

7th December 2023

Financially vulnerable people are twice as likely to end up in debt

Financially vulnerable people are twice as likely to end up in debt each time they take out a new credit product, according to new research from AI powered transaction analytics firm, Fuse. More than four in ten (44%) people...

| Arrears and Recoveries

Three quarters of buy-to-let landlords have raised rent this year

Three quarters of buy-to-let landlords (76%) have raised rent over the past year with the main reason being to...

7th December 2023

Two-thirds of parents feel pressured to spend above their means at Christmas

Latest research from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has found almost half of UK adults (47%) feel pressured to...

6th December 2023

6.5 million will struggle to heat homes at Christmas 

6.5 million people in the UK (14 percent) will struggle to heat their homes as much as they need...

6th December 2023

33% of shoppers plan to haggle this Christmas

A new survey by Purbeck Personal Guarantee has underlined the impact of the cost of living crisis on shopping...

5th December 2023

Redwood Bank appoints Chief Commercial Officer

Redwood Bank has announced that it has appointed John Eastgate as its new Chief Commercial Officer. ​Eastgate has more than 30 years’ experience and has previously worked in C-suite roles with OSB Group and Shawbrook Bank. Gary Wilkinson, Co-Founder...

| Appointments

Cautious consumers delay Christmas spending

Latest figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) have shown the total retail sales increased 2.7% in November, against a growth...

7th December 2023

London-based builder sentenced for Covid loan abuse

A London-based builder sentenced for Covid loan abuse after an investigation by the Insolvency Service. The self-employed builder from...

6th December 2023

Five water retailers refund thousands of customers

Five water retailers have refunded thousands of customers who were overcharged. In total, the five retailers have refunded £380,000...

4th December 2023

UK falling behind rest of the world on realising value from new technology

UK business leaders understand the value of implementing new technology, but they don’t know how to measure it, according...

4th December 2023

Together appoints Corporate Sales Manager

Property lender Together has announced that it has appointed Surb Kaur as Sales Manager. Kaur has more than two decades of experience in commercial finance, will be the Group’s representative within the West Midlands as the finance company continues...

| Appointments

Four in ten renters paying £1,200 above advertised rate for their home

New polling shows one-fifth of private tenants have also experienced rent hikes mid-way through a tenancy without their agreement...

7th December 2023

Consumer spending bounced back in November

Latest analysis by Barclays showed that consumer card spending grew 2.9 % year-on-year in November – less than the...

6th December 2023

Consumers show increased financial optimism

Consumers are feeling more optimistic as the headline inflation rate begins to fall according to latest research by TransUnion....

6th December 2023

Two-thirds of consumers intend to be more money-conscious with Christmas spend

Two-thirds (64%) of consumers have admitted to prioritising their money management this Christmas, compared to just a quarter (25%)...

6th December 2023

Business closures surpass openings for the first time in 13 years

Latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show that business closures have outpaced openings for the first time since 2010. The ONS Inter-Departmental Business Register shows that there was a 7% year-on-year decline in new businesses in 2022, while...

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Inquesta appoints Business Development Manager

Insolvency and corporate recovery practice Inquesta has announced it has appointed Peter Connor as a Business Development Manager. Connor who...

1st December 2023

INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Appointment of Administrators – October 2023

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

30th November 2023

INSOLVENCY NOTICES Winding Up Petitions – October 2023

In October Winding Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 1ST...

30th November 2023

LIQUIDATION NOTICES: Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – October 2023

Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – Appointment of Liquidators notices have been issued in the London Gazette for the following companies...

30th November 2023


Thursday 25th January 2024

Online Collections Technology Think Tank 5.1

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

Thursday 29th February 2024
Lending Technology - Think-tank

Online Lending Technology Think Tank 4.1

The sixth virtual Online Lending Technology Think Tank will feature a number of discussions to understand the best possible lending strategies. For more event information click here Click here to register –  to be confirmed soon.

Thursday 7th November 2024

Commercial Working Capital Group 1.3

The third Commercial Working Capital Group will take place on Thursday 7th November at the Midland Hotel, Manchester About:  The second event of the year will seek to bring together key leaders in the commercial credit space to discuss the latest challenges faced by businesses. The Working Capital Group events seek to create an engaging environment…

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.


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