Mortgage borrowing increases

Latest Bank of England data has shown that net borrowing of mortgage debt by individuals increased sharply by £9.7 billion to £13 billion in March, following a decrease in net borrowing of £1.0 billion to £3.3 billion in February. The annual growth rate for net mortgage lending rose from 1.9% to 2.7% in March, the…

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Consumer credit falls

Latest Bank of England data has shown that net borrowing of consumer credit by individuals was £0.9 billion in March, down from £1.3 billion in the previous month. Within this, net borrowing through credit cards decreased to £0.2 billion in March, the lowest since April 2024 (£0.2 billion). Net borrowing through other forms of consumer…

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Business confidence hits highest level since before the Budget

Institute of Directors (IOD)’s latest Economic Confidence Index, which measures business leader optimism in prospects for the UK economy, rose slightly for the second month in a row, from -58 in March 2025 to –51 in April – the highest since September 2024 (-38). Business leader confidence in their own organisations also improved from +5…

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Moneyhub extends debt payments partnership with Experian

2nd May 2025 Company News |

Data and analytics platform Moneyhub has announced an extension of their partnership with Experian, the global data and technology company, to introduce the innovative Credit Dashboard. The tool is designed to empower consumers with effective debt management solutions, enabling them to navigate financial challenges with greater ease and confidence. Following a successful three-month pilot, the…

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Late payments putting 10m European businesses at risk

A new report by European debt collection specialist Intrum has highlighted that without improved economic conditions, up to 10 million European businesses face potential closure within two years, threatening up to 40 million jobs. Late payments are a key driver of this risk, draining liquidity and limiting SMEs’ ability to invest and grow. In the…

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