Second charge mortgages grew by 21% in April
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that second charge mortgage new business volumes grew by 21% in April 2026. Commenting on the latest new business figures for the second charge mortgage market, Fiona Hoyle,...
Asset finance grows by 14%
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that total asset finance new business (primarily leasing...
Consumer finance grew 3% in April 2026
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer finance new business grew by 3%...
New report highlights impact of language barriers on customer engagement
The Credit Services Association (CSA) has published a new report examining how language barriers can affect customer engagement across...
Inflation holds at 2.8% in May – industry reaction
Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have shown that inflation remained steady in May, with consumer...
Second charge mortgages grew by 21% in April
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that second charge mortgage new business volumes grew by 21% in April 2026. Commenting on the latest new business figures for the second charge mortgage market, Fiona Hoyle,...
Nearly half of parents forced to work extra to pay for children’s dental appointments
Children’s dental problems are leading to almost half (46%) of working parents working extra hours, Bupa Dental Care reveals....
New report highlights impact of language barriers on customer engagement
The Credit Services Association (CSA) has published a new report examining how language barriers can affect customer engagement across...
High Court Enforcement Officers Association appoints new Chair
The High Court Enforcement Officers Association (HCEOA) has (Wednesday 17th June 2026) appointed Michael Jackson as the organisation’s new...
Debt charity helped more than 216,000 tackle £2.9bn of debt last year
New figures show more than 216,800 people were helped by free debt advice services National Debtline and Business Debtline in 2025 – a...
Asset finance grows by 14%
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that total asset finance new business (primarily leasing and hire purchase) grew by 14% in April 2026 compared with the same month in 2025. In the first four...
Inflation holds at 2.8% in May – industry reaction
Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have shown that inflation remained steady in May, with consumer...
Warning that new company reporting requirements will impose burdens on businesses
The ICAEW has warned that proposed UK reporting requirements for close companies could unfairly burden small businesses. The association...
Brexit impact worse than expected for a quarter of UK mid-sized firms
A decade since the UK voted to leave the EU, a regular survey of mid-sized businesses paints a mixed...
Disqualified director jailed over £3m fraud
Two men who carried out a £3 million insolvency fraud and money laundering scheme have been sentenced. Disqualified director...
Car finance new business volumes grew by 3% in April
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer car finance new business volumes grew by 3% in April 2026 compared with the same month in 2025. The corresponding value of new business was 9%...
Consumer finance grew 3% in April 2026
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer finance new business grew by 3%...
Chetwood Bank appoints Wholesale Banking division leadership team
Chetwood Bank has announced the launch of its Wholesale Banking division with the appointment of Alex Grove as Managing...
Quarter of Gen Z not focused on retirement savings because they expect to inherit
New data from Standard Life has found that nearly a quarter (23%) of Gen Z adults say they’re not...
Credit card interest costs have increased by 80% since 2021
New data from Updraft has suggested that the average person in the UK has £1,400 in credit card debt...
Business insolvency stress remains elevated across 12 sectors
UK business insolvency stress has remained significantly above its historical baseline for 17 consecutive weeks, according to FrictionIndex, the UK’s first weekly measure of corporate insolvency activity across 21 economic sectors. T The index is currently elevated, with 12...
INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Appointment of Administrators – May 2026
In May 2026, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies:...
LIQUIDATION NOTICES: Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – May 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 – May 2026
In May 2026, Winding Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies:...
Opus makes South East Director appointment
Opus Restructuring and Insolvency has announced that it has appointed Rob McIlroy as Director. McIlroy has more than 15...
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…