Six in ten businesses say customers are taking longer to pay than a year ago
UK SMEs are facing growing cash flow pressure, with 40 per cent saying they have been forced to cut customer payment terms to protect their own finances, according to the latest SME Confidence Tracker by the UK’s largest independent...
Mortgage lending expected to grow by 3.3%
EY has forecast that mortgage lending will grow 3.3% before slowing to 2.2% in 2027 as economic pressures and...
Business lending growth forcasted to halve this year
Business lending growth is forecast to more than halve from 5.3% last year to 2.1% this year, then rise...
One in five remortgage borrowers consider variable rate to avoid payment shock
Around one in five remortgage borrowers were considering variable and tracker mortgages in September while first-time buyers’ interest in...
Energy prices expected to rise further in the New Year
Ahead of household energy bills rising by 4% from 1st October, Cornwall Insight have released new forecasts which suggest...
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Energy prices expected to rise further in the New Year
Ahead of household energy bills rising by 4% from 1st October, Cornwall Insight have released new forecasts which suggest a bigger increase is on the way in the new year. The price cap is expected to rise by 16%...
Consumer credit increased to £2.5bn in August
Consumer credit borrowing grew to £2.5 billion in August, up from £2.1 billion in July and above the previous...
Price of diesel reaches all-time high
Diesel prices have reached a record 199.18p per litre, adding further cost pressure for businesses that depend on vehicles,...
CSA publishes new guidance tackling misinformation
The Credit Services Association (CSA), the trade body representing the UK debt purchasing and debt collection industry, has published...
Arum announces new Chief Executive appointment
Collections and recoveries technology, AI and data specialist Arum has announced Jamie Waller as Chief Executive Officer and Executive...
Business lending growth forcasted to halve this year
Business lending growth is forecast to more than halve from 5.3% last year to 2.1% this year, then rise modestly to 2.8% in 2027, according to a new EY UK Bank Lending Outlook analysis. Higher costs and economic uncertainty...
Six in ten businesses say customers are taking longer to pay than a year ago
UK SMEs are facing growing cash flow pressure, with 40 per cent saying they have been forced to cut...
Revenue expectations strengthen but outlook remains subdued
The IoD Directors’ Economic Confidence Index, which measures business leader optimism over prospects for the UK economy, fell to...
Economy expanded by 0.5% in the last quarter
The UK economy expanded by 0.5% in the second quarter, an upgrade from the initial 0.4% estimate and following...
Prime Minister vows to end triple lock in 2030
Prime Minster, Andy Burnham has announced plans to reform the state pension triple lock from 2030, with the changes...
Mortgage lending expected to grow by 3.3%
EY has forecast that mortgage lending will grow 3.3% before slowing to 2.2% in 2027 as economic pressures and uncertainty are reducing borrowing demand. Mortgage lending remains comparatively resilient, after interest rates and inflation fell back last year, with...
One in five remortgage borrowers consider variable rate to avoid payment shock
Around one in five remortgage borrowers were considering variable and tracker mortgages in September while first-time buyers’ interest in...
Three in five face uncertain retirement
Three in five people (62%), equating to more than 34 million adults, will face a major life event or...
Mortgage borrowing increased to £4.4bn in August
The latest Bank of England Money & Credit statistics for August find that mortgage borrowing increased to £4.4 billion...
Cost for new drivers is £131 cheaper than in 2024
A new report from Go.Compare Car Insurance has found that the cost of getting on the road in 2026, including...
Moore Kingston Smith appoints Restructuring and Insolvency Partner
Moore Kingston Smith has announced it has appointed David Smithson as a Restructuring and Insolvency Partner, strengthening the practical support available to businesses, directors and lenders primarily across the South, as well as in London, as they navigate financial pressure...
Insolvency Service launches five year strategy
The Insolvency Service says it can drive even greater impact by helping people and businesses spot problems and find...
Seven linked companies shut down after Insolvency Service investigation
Seven seemingly unrelated companies have been shut down after Insolvency Service investigators and Companies House combined to unearth evidence...
Business insolvencies remain stable
Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales increased by...
Scottish business insolvencies fell in August 2026
Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland fell in August 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…
2026 Technology & Services Leaders Networking Dinner
Technology & Services Industry Leaders Networking Dinner Sponsored by: 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 About the sponsor: My DSO Manager is an AI-powered…
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…
Autumn: Credit & Collections Technology Think Tank, 19th November, Manchester
Credit Connect’s Credit & Collections Technology Think Tank is a new, innovative and unique event in the industry calendar.
