Households feel poorer as financial pressures mount
Research from St James’s Place has shown that average household wealth has fallen 17.5% over the last year, dropping from £126,482 to £104,329. More than a third of people said their financial position has worsened over the last twelve...
Rising fuel prices and energy costs top business challenge list
More than half (57%) of businesses say a combination of supply chain pressures and higher energy and fuel costs...
Mortgage arrears remain low
Latest data from UK Finance has shown that the overall proportion of mortgages in arrears remains low, at 0.91...
GDP grows by 0.6% – industry reaction
The UK economy grew by 0.6 per cent in the first quarter of the year, the fastest rate of...
British Gas to pay customer settlement after force-fitting of prepayment meters
Energy regulator Ofgem has announced it closed its investigation into British Gas on its treatment of customers who had...
Households feel poorer as financial pressures mount
Research from St James’s Place has shown that average household wealth has fallen 17.5% over the last year, dropping from £126,482 to £104,329. More than a third of people said their financial position has worsened over the last twelve...
Mortgage arrears remain low
Latest data from UK Finance has shown that the overall proportion of mortgages in arrears remains low, at 0.91...
British Gas to pay customer settlement after force-fitting of prepayment meters
Energy regulator Ofgem has announced it closed its investigation into British Gas on its treatment of customers who had...
Concentrix and Flexys announce partnership
Concentrix and Flexys have announced a strategic partnership that brings together Flexys’ digital-first debt management and collections software, with...
Water companies trust hits a new low as worries over bills deepen
Water companies are failing to win back customers’ trust amid deepening concerns over the fairness and affordability of water...
Rising fuel prices and energy costs top business challenge list
More than half (57%) of businesses say a combination of supply chain pressures and higher energy and fuel costs are among their biggest challenges as they grapple with the impact of conflict in the Middle East, according to new...
GDP grows by 0.6% – industry reaction
The UK economy grew by 0.6 per cent in the first quarter of the year, the fastest rate of...
King’s Speech: Small businesses welcome late payment announcement
Small businesses have welcomed new legislation aimed at curbing late payments, calling it a historic moment. The King’s Speech...
Asset finance new business grew by 9% in March
New figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that total asset finance new business (primarily...
Middle East conflict increases longstanding challenges on retail and hospitality businesses
The conflict in the Middle East is forecast to weigh on the UK economy and exacerbate longstanding challenges for...
Afin Bank appoints Head of Product and Proposition
Afin Bank has announced that it has appointed Beth Jeffs as Head of Product and Proposition. Jeffs joins from the Nottingham Building Society, where she was Senior Mortgage Propositions Manager. She has previously held roles at providers including HSBC,...
Remortgage searches fall 32%
New data from Twenty7tec’s April 2026 Mortgage Market Snapshot (MMS) has revealed a significant slowdown in mortgage search activity...
Consumer car finance new grows by 8%
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer car finance new business volumes grew...
Consumer finance new business grew by 9% in March
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer finance new business grew by 9%...
Dudley Building Society appoints Chief Growth Officer
Dudley Building Society has announced the appointment of Helen Smith as Chief Growth Officer, as part of its ongoing...
INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Appointment of Administrators – April 2026
In April 2026, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 16 STRATTON STREET LIMITED 30 PONT STREET LIMITED 66/67 PS PROPERTY LIMITED 7 BEAUFORT GARDENS LIMITED A CODA RESIDENCES LIMITED...
LIQUIDATION NOTICES: Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – April 2026
In April 2026, Appointment of Liquidators (Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the...
INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Winding Up Petitions – April 2026
In April 2026, Winding Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies:...
Approximately two pubs closed a day in first three months of year
A total of 161 pubs closed across Britain in the first three months of this year, an equivalent of...
Insolvency Service makes board appointments
Government ministers have confirmed the appointment of Peter Walton and Koral Anderson as Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) to the board of...
2026 Industry Leaders Networking Dinner
Industry Leaders Networking Dinner Wednesday 20th May, Nottingham The 2026 Industry Leaders list will be announced with an informal networking event taking place before the Spring event series, comprising the Commercial Credit & Collections Conference, Credit & Collections Think Tank and the 2026 Credit & Collections Industry Awards. Click here to view event details To…
Spring: Commercial Credit & Collections Conference – Thursday 21st May, Nottingham
Spring: Commercial Credit & Collections Conference Thursday 21st May Nottingham The Spring Commercial Credit & Collections Conference series will continue in May 2026. 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 access to…
Spring: Credit & Collections Think Tank, Thursday 21st May, Nottingham
Nottingham The sixth Credit & Collections Technology Think Tank face-to-face event will take place in Nottingham on Thursday, 21st May. READ MORE CLICK HERE
2026 Credit & Collections Industry Awards – Thursday 21st May, Nottingham
Credit & Collections Industry Awards Thursday 21st May 2026, Nottingham The third Credit & Collections Industry Awards will take place in Nottingham in 2026. The Awards highlight the success of companies and individuals who lead the way in enhancing credit, lending and collections best practices. The awards will celebrate the best in credit, lending and…
