Government announces Consumer Credit Act modernisation plan
The Government has announced that it will modernise the Consumer Credit Act (CCA) for the first time in over 50 years, giving consumers clearer information and firms the flexibility to innovate. The Government says that consumers who take out...
Late payments Bill introduced to Parliament
The Government has announced that the Small Business Protections Bill has been introduced to Parliament, aiming to end the...
Over half of Scots hit by problem debt
Over half (57%) of Scots have experienced problem debt, new research suggests, underlining the scale of financial pressure facing...
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...
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...
Over half of Scots hit by problem debt
Over half (57%) of Scots have experienced problem debt, new research suggests, underlining the scale of financial pressure facing households as a new Scottish Parliament gets underway. New Censuswide polling commissioned by StepChange Scotland reveals 57% of adults in...
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...
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...
Late payments Bill introduced to Parliament
The Government has announced that the Small Business Protections Bill has been introduced to Parliament, aiming to end the scourge of late payments. The Small Business Protections Bill (formally known as the Commercial Payments Bill) delivers the toughest crackdown...
Seven-year ban for cleaning director who used Atherton scheme
A cleaning boss has been banned as a company director after transferring almost £200,000 out of his insolvent business...
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...
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...
Government announces Consumer Credit Act modernisation plan
The Government has announced that it will modernise the Consumer Credit Act (CCA) for the first time in over 50 years, giving consumers clearer information and firms the flexibility to innovate. The Government says that consumers who take out...
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...
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%...
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…
