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%...
Small business growth predictions fall to 12 year low
The percentage of small businesses predicting growth has fallen to 24% – its lowest level for 12-years, with significant...
Personal insolvencies increase by 5%
Latest monthly figures from the Insolvency Service for England & Wales for June 2026 show that there were 11,871...
Scottish business insolvencies remain stable
Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland remained stable in June...
Credit Connect launches new Technology & Services Industry Leaders list
Credit Connect Media has announced that it will launch a new Technology & Services Industry Leaders list at its...
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 clients safe from loan sharks. The charity, which has its headquarters in Leeds, has been awarded Partner Plus Accreditation by...
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...
Personal insolvencies increase by 5%
Latest monthly figures from the Insolvency Service for England & Wales for June 2026 show that there were 11,871...
Families face summer holiday childcare bill of £1,145 per child
Holiday childcare costs across Great Britain have risen by 5% in the last year, leaving working parents facing an...
The Government needs a complete plan to tackle financial exclusion
The Government’s Financial Inclusion Strategy is a welcome first step, but it is not a complete plan to tackle financial...
Small business growth predictions fall to 12 year low
The percentage of small businesses predicting growth has fallen to 24% – its lowest level for 12-years, with significant downturns in the construction (15%), retail (21%) and hospitality (21%) sectors. Whilst small business growth forecasts rose modestly in the...
Economy grew by 0.1% in May – industry reaction
The UK’s economy returned to growth of 0.1 per cent in May after contracting the previous month, according to...
Middle East disruption sees supply chain costs surge for UK businesses
UK businesses are under growing strain as supply chain costs surge, with nearly three-quarters (72%) of business leaders reporting...
Business growth could see a significant contraction in the next 12 months
The next 12 months could see a significant contraction in the small-business and self-employed community, according to new research...
UK companies have faster cash collection cycles than the global average
Latest data from Allianz Trade showed that the Cash Collection Cycle (CCC) rose again in 2025 (67 days) and...
Molo appoints Chief Operations Officer
Digital specialist mortgage lender for UK and overseas landlords, Molo has announced that it has appointed Lynne French as Chief Operations Officer (COO), further strengthening its leadership team as it accelerates growth and expands its distribution capability. French brings...
FCA taskforce continues crack down on misleading car finance claims adverts
As part of the joint taskforce’s continued crackdown, in June the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) had 170 misleading car finance claims ...
Buy-to-let arrears fall
UK Finance’s latest buy-to-let mortgage market Update for Q1 2026 showed that there were 58,272 new buy-to-let loans advanced in...
World Cup boost stabilises consumer confidence
Consumer card spending grew by 1.9% year-on-year in June, a marked improvement on May’s 0.8 per cent growth, but...
BNPL landmark regulation begins – industry reaction
The Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) sector will come under the regulation of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) from...
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%...
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...
Scottish business insolvencies remain stable
Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland remained stable in June...
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...
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...
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…