24th September 2025 - Credit Connect

98% of adults still living with parents can’t afford to leave

24th September 2025 Consumer Lending | #affordability

New research by the Skipton Group has highlighted the alarming nature and scale of the housing crisis facing millions of adults trapped living with their parents. The data shows that an overwhelming majority are stuck – 98% of them are unable to afford to buy the average first-time buyer home in their area based on their…

Seven million at risk of overpaying energy bill if they fail to read meter

24th September 2025 Consumer Collections | #energy bills

More than seven million households need to read their meter by the end of the month to make sure they avoid higher energy rates from 1st October, according to research by Uswitch. Homes on a standard tariff with average usage are expected to spend £140 on energy in October, compared with £63 in September. The…

Government is losing the battle against inflation

24th September 2025 Commercial Credit Management | #inflation

A new survey by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) suggests growing concerns about the cost of living in the year ahead. The survey of 2,000 people, conducted by Opinium, found people’s biggest concern was ‘prices rising faster than wages’, with 57% of respondents agreeing (61% among working people). This was higher than concerns around tax…

One in seven have never checked their pension

24th September 2025 Consumer Lending | #pensions savings

One in seven (14%) adults have never checked their pension, despite reviewing their other financial products more frequently according to new research by Standard Life. Those who are closest to retirement are more likely to have not engaged with their pension, with 17% of over 55s admitting they’ve never checked theirs, compared to 12% of…

September is the worst month for money anxiety

24th September 2025 Arrears and Recoveries | #money anxiety #stress

New research by Updraft has revealed that September is the worst month for money anxiety as September marks more than just the end of summer, but the start of the post-summer blues. The data shows that 31% of people feel anxious, 21% regret overspending, and only a third say they feel motivated to fix their finances after…

Rise in car insurance drives over a millions to break the law

24th September 2025 Consumer Lending | #car insurance

Millions of drivers in the UK admit to driving without insurance due to the recent rise in premium costs according to new research by CRIF. The findings show that 5% of motorists have previously driven without motor insurance due to rising costs, despite it being a legal requirement. This equates to around 1.4 million drivers…

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