Money Statistics: August 2021

24th August 2021 Consumer Collections |

Here is an overview of The Money Charity’s latest statistics for August 2021 Personal debt in the UK People in the UK owed £1,742.7 billion at the end of June 2021. The average total debt per household, including mortgages, was £62,705 and per adult was £32,950, around 109.7% of average earnings. Net mortgage lending rose by…

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Business optimism in leisure and hospitality at its highest since before the pandemic

24th August 2021 News |

Barclaycard Payments SME Barometer shows that optimism in the leisure and hospitality sector is at its highest since before the pandemic, with six in 10 businesses expecting a surge in revenue. Some (13%) are prepping for the busiest Bank Holiday in a decade. The research shows that the hospitality and leisure SMEs are forecasting a…

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Atradius appoints Northern Service Leader

24th August 2021 Commercial Credit Management |

Trade credit insurer Atradius has appointed Nicola Hinchliff to the role of Service Leader for its Northern Hub. Hinchliff first joined Atradius in 1997, starting as an account executive based in the firm’s Manchester office on what was originally a temporary contract. Flourishing in the role, she took a permanent position and within nine years,…

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Access to Cash Action Group announces further steps to support consumers

24th August 2021 Consumer Collections |

The Access to Cash Action Group has announced two early steps to support customers who depend on cash: the extension of shared Bank Hub pilots, and the rapid rollout of ‘cashback without purchase’ to thousands of smaller shops. The group (also known as CAG) was formed earlier this year and is chaired by Natalie Ceeney,…

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