Small business confidence falls
Confidence among small business owners has dropped to its lowest level since 2020, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). The FSB’s quarterly small business index fell by 13 points, with a confidence score of minus 71. Taxation...
Thousands of hospitality businesses could close without sector-wide business rates solution
New analysis from UK Hospitality has revealed that six hospitality venues could close every day in 2026, if the...
Nearly half of people using credit to pay for their insurance
New data from Premium Credit has shown that 44% of insurance customers are using credit or are reliant on...
Over half of people in debt following Christmas expenses
Over half (55%) of people are in debt following Christmas expenses having spent £635 (on average) across the festive...
Households spending average of £259 per month on unsecured debt
Latest data from Hargreaves Lansdown has found that households with unsecured debts (like credit cards and loans) spend an...
Over half of people in debt following Christmas expenses
Over half (55%) of people are in debt following Christmas expenses having spent £635 (on average) across the festive break according to latest research by Confused.com. The date showed that nearly three in ten (29%) think it will take...
Households spending average of £259 per month on unsecured debt
Latest data from Hargreaves Lansdown has found that households with unsecured debts (like credit cards and loans) spend an...
People risk being pushed into poverty by DWP’s ‘unacceptable’ poor service
A new report on the DWP, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is calling out the unacceptable waits some people...
Rising costs put consumer’s ‘big purchases’ on ice
New research by Nationwide suggests 2026 will be a year for leisure and travel spending, despite more than half...
Debt charity experiences busiest days in more than a year
On the first Monday of the year, (5th January, 2026), StepChange Debt Charity had its busiest day in more...
Small business confidence falls
Confidence among small business owners has dropped to its lowest level since 2020, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). The FSB’s quarterly small business index fell by 13 points, with a confidence score of minus 71. Taxation...
Thousands of hospitality businesses could close without sector-wide business rates solution
New analysis from UK Hospitality has revealed that six hospitality venues could close every day in 2026, if the...
Hampshire Trust Bank appoints Regional Account Directors
Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has announced it has promoted Barry Ireland and Wes Baker to Regional Account Director roles. During...
Christmas fails to boost retail sales in December
Latest analysis by BDO of retail sales showed that December marked the worst set of total monthly sales figures...
2026 could be a turning point for productivity
The Resolution Foundation has warned that 2026 could be a turning point for UK productivity, but expects short-term pain...
60% feel positive about their finances for 2026
New research from Aegon has revealed that six in ten people (60%) in the UK feel positive about their finances for 2026, maintaining last year’s results which, in turn, were an improvement on the 2024 results. In total, 11%...
Nearly half of people using credit to pay for their insurance
New data from Premium Credit has shown that 44% of insurance customers are using credit or are reliant on...
Afin Bank appoints two new senior BDMs
Afin Bank has announced it has appointed two new Senior Business Development Managers (BDMs) as the specialist lender focusses...
Lack of financial education hitting wallets of millions
Financial confusion and overwhelm are quietly draining the wallets of millions of people, costing them hundreds of pounds annually....
Average credit card balances fell for first time in 6 months in October 2025
Latest credit card analysis by Fico has revealed that pre-Christmas spending and average active balances fell, whilst average balances...
INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Appointment of Administrators – December 2025
In December, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 10 DENHAM STREET LLP 10 DENHAM STREET PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LIMITED 11 POPES LANE LLP 11 POPES LANE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LIMITED 30...
INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Winding Up Petitions – December 2025
In December, Winding Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 13109114...
LIQUIDATION NOTICES: Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – December 2025
Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – Appointment of Liquidators notices have been issued in the London Gazette for the following companies...
Quantuma makes Director appointment
Business advisory firm Quantuma has announced it has promoted restructuring specialist Alyson Richards to Director. Richards, a licensed insolvency...
Business insolvencies fall by 6.7%
Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales decreased...
British Credit Awards
CICM British Credit Awards Ceremony 2026 Royal Lancaster London Thursday 5th February Click here to find out more
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. More details will be announced soon. 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
