Virgin and O2 merger approval given by the CMA

20th May 2021 Consumer Collections |

Virgin Media and O2 have been given the green light for their £31 billion merger to go-ahead by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The deal sees two of the UK’s biggest telecoms giant join forces, affecting around 40 million households. It will also see all 14,000 Virgin Media employees and 6,700 O2 staff in…

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Small business concerns remain with economic impact of the pandemic

New research from Hitachi Capital Business Finance has revealed that entrepreneurs are almost twice as likely to cite the legacy of the Covid-19 pandemic as a risk to business growth than the long-term economic impact of Brexit (47% Vs 27%). The new research suggests that even though the nation will meet the ending of social…

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Half of pandemic property repossessions were in the North of England

20th May 2021 Consumer Collections |

The North of England has accounted for half of all property repossessions since the start of the pandemic, with the North West, in particular, home to the highest level according to research by YesHomebuyers. The latest UK House Price Index shows that the North of England is leading the way, with both the North West…

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Judges confirmed for 2021 Credit & Collections Technology Awards

20th May 2021 Consumer Collections |

The Credit & Collections Technology Awards has confirmed the judging panel for the 2021 event. Launched in 2017, the fifth annual awards seek to recognise excellence in credit and collections technology. The judging panel includes industry association leaders whose expertise includes specialisms from a diversity of different backgrounds, this ranges from consumer and business commercial…

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