Finance leaders becoming more optimistic about AI enhancing business performance

Finance leaders have become progressively more optimistic about AI improving their own businesses’ performance, as 73% now report an improvement in AI optimism over the last 12 months, compared to 59% in Q4 2025 and 39% in Q3 2024....

One in four turn to credit cards, BNPL and overdrafts to fund impulse buys

While scrolling online at bedtime has become a nightly routine for many, according to new research from MoneySuperMarket. The...

22nd July 2026

Retail profit warnings rise in Q2

EY-Parthenon’s latest data has shown that  FTSE retailers issued five profit warnings in Q2 2026, up from three in...

22nd July 2026

Consumer car finance grows by 1%

New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer car finance new business volumes grew...

22nd July 2026

Consumer finance new business holds steady

New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer finance new business in May 2026...

22nd July 2026

UK workforce financial resilience falls

Financial resilience among the UK workforce has deteriorated over the last 12 months, with just one in four (25%) of people being classified as financially resilient compared to almost a third (32%) in 2025, according to Hymans Robertson. Meanwhile,...

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Second charge mortgages fell by 1% in May

New figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that second charge mortgage new business volumes ...

21st July 2026

Debt charity wins national accolade for work to stop loan sharks

National debt charity StepChange has won a top award for its work to tackle illegal lending and keep its...

20th July 2026

Northern Irish personal insolvencies increase whilst business insolvencies decline

Latest monthly statistics from the Insolvency Service have shown that personal insolvencies increased whilst business insolvencies declined in June...

20th July 2026

Personal insolvencies increase by 5%

Latest monthly figures from the Insolvency Service for England & Wales for June 2026  show that there were 11,871...

20th July 2026


Business customers forced to escalate more complaints about water retailers

Complaints escalated to the Consumer Council for Water (CCW) by business customers surged by almost a third, according to the watchdog’s annual Business Customer Complaints report. The 30% increase meant complaints to CCW from business customers about their water retailer rose from...

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Supercar hire firm shut down by Insolvency Service

A luxury car hire company which took thousands of pounds from customers and repeatedly failed to deliver vehicles or...

22nd July 2026

Finance leaders becoming more optimistic about AI enhancing business performance

Finance leaders have become progressively more optimistic about AI improving their own businesses’ performance, as 73% now report an...

22nd July 2026

Retail profit warnings rise in Q2

EY-Parthenon’s latest data has shown that  FTSE retailers issued five profit warnings in Q2 2026, up from three in...

22nd July 2026

New Prime Minister appointed – industry reaction

Andy Burnham has become the UK’s new Prime Minister, following a trip to Buckingham Palace after Keir Starmer formally...

21st July 2026


One in four turn to credit cards, BNPL and overdrafts to fund impulse buys

While scrolling online at bedtime has become a nightly routine for many, according to new research from MoneySuperMarket. The research shows that  late-night browsing can have costly consequences, with one in five (22%) spending more than £200 in a...

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FOS appoints new Chief Executive and Ombudsman

The Financial Ombudsman Service  (FOS) board has announced it has appointed Jenny Simmonds as permanent Chief Executive Officer and...

21st July 2026

Consumer car finance grows by 1%

New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer car finance new business volumes grew...

21st July 2026

Consumer finance new business holds steady

New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer finance new business in May 2026...

21st July 2026

Molo appoints Chief Operations Officer

Digital specialist mortgage lender for UK and overseas landlords, Molo has announced that it has appointed Lynne French as...

17th July 2026



Business insolvencies fall 10%

Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales has shown that there were 1,845 business insolvencies in June 2026,. The figures were similar to in May 2026 but 10%...

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Northern Irish personal insolvencies increase whilst business insolvencies decline

Latest monthly statistics from the Insolvency Service have shown that personal insolvencies increased whilst business insolvencies declined in June...

20th July 2026

Scottish business insolvencies remain stable

Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland remained stable in June...

20th July 2026

Insolvency Service returning millions to creditors and economy

The Insolvency Service has returned £42.7 million to creditors and the wider economy in 2025-26 while increasing enforcement action...

15th July 2026

Insolvency Service to use AI to target phoenixism

A new Insolvency Service taskforce will target ‘abusive phoenixism’ by company directors.  The Insolvency Service will use AI to...

8th July 2026




Thursday 10th September 2026

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…

Tuesday 6th October 2026

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…

Wednesday 18th November 2026

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

Thursday 19th November 2026

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…


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