Mortgage searches fell by 15% in May
Mortgage activity continued to moderate in May as search volumes declined across all major lending categories, according to the latest Mortgage Market Snapshot from Twenty7tec. The data shows total mortgage searches reached 1,590,911 during May 2026, down 7% compared...
FCA warns consumers about misleading finance claims adverts
As part of the joint regulatory taskforce, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned customers to be wary of misleading...
Consumer spending continues to fall in May
The number of consumers returning to the high street continued to fall in May, according to data from the...
Ovo Energy to pay out £10m over prepayment meter breaches
Ovo Energy has agreed to pay more than £10 million to customers after energy regulator Ofgem found a lack...
Enforcement Conduct Board finds inconsistencies in fee-charging practices
The Enforcement Conduct Board (ECB) has published its Review into fee-charging practices across the enforcement sector. It found inconsistencies...
Ovo Energy to pay out £10m over prepayment meter breaches
Ovo Energy has agreed to pay more than £10 million to customers after energy regulator Ofgem found a lack of monitoring of vulnerable customers with prepayment meters (PPMs). The regulator’s investigation concluded that OVO’s inadequate monitoring of PPM customers,...
Enforcement Conduct Board finds inconsistencies in fee-charging practices
The Enforcement Conduct Board (ECB) has published its Review into fee-charging practices across the enforcement sector. It found inconsistencies...
UK consumers most pessimistic in Europe about their finances
British consumers are among the most pessimistic in Europe about their finances in the year ahead, as instability and...
One in four say they have borrowed money from their parents for bills
One in four (25%) adults borrowing money from their parents for bills such as rent or insurance admit they...
Credit & Collections Spring Series 2026 review
Credit Connect hosted its second annual Spring Series of events at the end of May at Eastwood Hall Hotel...
ICAEW appoints new President
ICAEW has announced that Caroline Smale has become its President for 2026/27. Smale succeeds Derek Blair and will remain President until June 2027. As President, Smale will support the implementation of the ICAEW strategy, Direction 2030, which focuses on...
Hampshire Trust Bank appoints Lending Director
Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has announced it has appointed Nick Clayton as Lending Director within its development finance division...
Government announces £4m debt advice support for small businesses
Small businesses and the self-employed struggling with their finances to receive a helping hand through new £4 million funding...
Time Finance appoints new Compliance Manager
Time Finance has announced it has appointed Claudia Ritchie as its new Compliance Manager. Ritchie brings over 8 years...
86% of construction firms facing serious financial distress
Britain’s construction sector is heading for a cash flow crisis, with firms battling late payments and rising costs on...
FCA warns consumers about misleading finance claims adverts
As part of the joint regulatory taskforce, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned customers to be wary of misleading car finance ‘money tips’ adverts issued by claims management companies (CMCs) and law firms on social media. The taskforce has...
Mortgage searches fell by 15% in May
Mortgage activity continued to moderate in May as search volumes declined across all major lending categories, according to the...
Consumer spending continues to fall in May
The number of consumers returning to the high street continued to fall in May, according to data from the...
FCA launches investigation into second motor finance claims management company
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has opened an enforcement investigation into Consultation Claims Limited (CCL) following concerns about its...
Majority of workers are not on course for adequate retirement
A new report from Pensions UK has warned that most workers are not saving enough for even a ‘moderate’...
Business insolvencies increase by 2%
Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales increased by 2% in April 2026 compared to the previous month rising to 2,085 from 2,037. April’s figure was 3% up...
Scottish business insolvencies increase by 6%
Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland increased in April 2026....
Northern Irish personal and business insolvencies rise
Latest monthly statistics from the Insolvency Service have shown that business insolvencies and personal insolvencies rose in Northern Ireland...
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:...
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...
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. Click here to view event details 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…