2026 Credit & Collections Industry Awards shortlist announced

Credit Connect has announced the shortlist of companies and partnerships for this year’s third annual Credit & Collections Industry Awards. The finalists for this year’s awards consist of 108  entrants (whittled down from nearly 115 entries) from nearly 80 companies within the shortlist. There are over 20 partnership entries in the running to win across…

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INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Appointment of Administrators – March 2026

In March 2026, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 12 TREVOR PLACE LIMITED 17 BERKELEY STREET (FLAT 8) LIMITED 17 CRESSWELL GARDENS LIMITED 17 HERTFORD STREET LIMITED 172 OAKWOOD CT LIMITED 23 QG PLACE (THE PENTHOUSE) LIMITED 24 MOUNT ROW (FLAT 1) LIMITED 2C SERVICES…

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INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Winding Up Petitions – March 2026

In March 2026, Winding Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 1ST CARS LIMITED 1ST ECO GEN LTD 1ST PAY LIMITED 2 BY 2 DEVELOPMENTS LTD 327GB LTD 59 CHARLOTTE STREET LIMITED A.L.RINSTALLATIONSERVICES LTD A.M. ENFORCEMENT LTD A&B HOME CARE LTD ABREY CONSTRUCTION LIMITED ABU ZAR LIMITED…

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Iran conflict hits business confidence

The ICAEW’s Business Confidence Monitor shows sentiment has fallen for a fifth consecutive quarter, reversing earlier signs of recovery. Before the conflict, businesses had reported improving domestic sales and easing inflation, but rising geopolitical tensions have sharply dented optimism. Labour costs and energy price volatility remain the biggest pressures on firms. Business confidence in the…

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Two thirds of couples say the rising cost of living is straining their relationship

Two thirds (64%) of couples claim higher living costs is making money a bigger issue in their relationship according to new research from Hymans Robertson Personal Wealth. Despite this, less than half (46%) say they know how much their partner earns and only 14% of couples say they regularly discuss their finances together, suggesting many…

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Third of people uncomfortable talking about money

New Barclays research shows that a long‑standing reluctance to talk about money continues to affect how confidently adults manage their household finances. While many avoid financial conversations – often reflecting attitudes shaped in childhood – there is growing recognition that being more open can make a real difference. With six in ten adults (59 per…

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