Hospitality business closures accelerate across the UK
Britain is losing 3.4 pubs and restaurants per day, with more than 350 closures in the first quarter alone. Rising energy costs, higher taxes and weaker consumer demand are placing sustained pressure on the sector, with further closures expected...
Higher mortgage rates push repayments above the cost of renting
Latest data from Rightmove has found that higher mortgage rates have pushed monthly repayments above the cost of renting...
One in four pensioners are struggling financially
New research by Age UK has found that 3.4 million (28%) pensioners, more than one in four, are struggling...
FCA to review APRs as a borrowing cost
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a review into whether Annual Percentage Rates (APRs) help consumers understand borrowing...
Financial services complaints rise to 1.87m
Latest complaints data from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for H2 2025 showed that financial services firms received 1.87m...
One in four pensioners are struggling financially
New research by Age UK has found that 3.4 million (28%) pensioners, more than one in four, are struggling financially, and nearly half of them have been struggling for three years or more. Notably, a fifth (22%) of those...
Generative AI with human oversight could transform debt advice sector
A new study released by Money Advice Liaison Group (MALG) and AI firm Wyser has outlined how generative AI...
Just under half of young adults understand what ‘APR’ means
A survey of 2,000 UK consumers found a clear generational divide in financial literacy, with 18-24-year-olds consistently less confident...
4.3m households still paying off Christmas debt
New research from debt management firm Lowell has revealed that on average, it takes families until mid-April (3.8 months)...
Consumer confidence slumps to two-year low
Consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest level since October 2023, according to the GfK consumer confidence index, which...
GB Bank appoints new CEO
GB Bank has announced that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mike Says will retire from his role at the end of April 2026, he will be succeeded by Eddie Trahearn, currently Chief Strategy & Financial Officer, subject to regulatory approval....
Shop price inflation increases by 1%
Latest figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) have shown that shop price inflation rose by 1% year-on-year in...
Mid-market businesses positive about AI investment returns
Mid-market businesses are feeling overwhelmingly optimistic when it comes to their near-term investment in artificial intelligence (AI), according to...
Retail sales slump as war fears hit spending
UK retail sales fell sharply over Easter as concerns over the Iran conflict weakened consumer confidence according to data...
SME awareness of asset and invoice finance rises by 30%
Awareness of specialist business finance among UK SMEs is on the rise as new search data from Semrush has...
Higher mortgage rates push repayments above the cost of renting
Latest data from Rightmove has found that higher mortgage rates have pushed monthly repayments above the cost of renting for the first time since June 2025. The average advertised monthly rent across the UK is currently £1,547, compared to...
FCA to review APRs as a borrowing cost
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a review into whether Annual Percentage Rates (APRs) help consumers understand borrowing...
Financial services complaints rise to 1.87m
Latest complaints data from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for H2 2025 showed that financial services firms received 1.87m...
FCA leads global action to stop illegal finfluencers
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has led international action to stop illegal finfluencers putting consumers’ money at risk. Seventeen...
Fear of the bill pushing millions off dental care
Nearly one in eleven people in Britain say they are living with dental pain because they cannot get treatment,...
Hospitality business closures accelerate across the UK
Britain is losing 3.4 pubs and restaurants per day, with more than 350 closures in the first quarter alone. Rising energy costs, higher taxes and weaker consumer demand are placing sustained pressure on the sector, with further closures expected...
Business insolvencies rose by 7% in March
Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales increased...
Scottish business insolvencies increase by 11%
Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland increased in March 2026....
Business Rescue Expert launches Turnaround division
Insolvency practice, Business Rescue Expert (BRE), has announced the launch of a specialist Turnaround division. Turnaround & Restructuring Expert...
Azets appoint two Debt Advisory Directors
Debt advisory specialist, Azets, has announced two appointments with Matt Garside joining as Scotland’s Director, and Lyle Ammon, who...
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…