Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that second charge mortgage new business volumes grew by 21% in April 2026. Commenting on the latest new business figures for the second charge mortgage market, Fiona Hoyle, Director of Consumer Finance & Mortgages and Inclusion the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA), said “The…
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New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer car finance new business volumes grew by 3% in April 2026 compared with the same month in 2025. The corresponding value of new business was 9% higher over the same period. In the first four months of 2026, new business volumes grew…
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New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that total asset finance new business (primarily leasing and hire purchase) grew by 14% in April 2026 compared with the same month in 2025. In the first four months of 2026, new business was 6% higher than in the same period in 2025. The…
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New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer finance new business grew by 3% in April 2026 compared with the same month in 2025. In the first four months of 2026, new business in this market was 5% higher than in the same period in 2025. The credit card and…
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Children’s dental problems are leading to almost half (46%) of working parents working extra hours, Bupa Dental Care reveals. The study also highlights the significant knock-on effects to business productivity and economic impact that poor oral health in children has on a parents’ working day, with two in five (39%) stating that their child’s dental…
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Chetwood Bank has announced the launch of its Wholesale Banking division with the appointment of Alex Grove as Managing Director of Wholesale Banking, Toby Sharp FRICS as Director of Commercial Real Estate and Nirvan Sunderam as Managing Director of Wholesale Risk. Through the Wholesale Banking division, Chetwood Bank provides tailored funding solutions to corporate, institutional…
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The Credit Services Association (CSA) has published a new report examining how language barriers can affect customer engagement across the sector. In particular, the research highlights that language barriers are a recurring operational issue across debt advice organisations, and support capabilities can vary. The paper titled ‘Signposting for customers who have language barriers,’explores the practical…
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The High Court Enforcement Officers Association (HCEOA) has (Wednesday 17th June 2026) appointed Michael Jackson as the organisation’s new Chair. Jackson succeeds the outgoing Chair Alan J Smith, and brings a wealth of experience and continuity to the role, having served as HCEOA’s Vice Chair for the past five years. During that time, he played…
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Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have shown that inflation remained steady in May, with consumer prices rising 2.8% year-on-year, unchanged from April and below economists’ forecasts of 3%. The ONS says lower food inflation, including meat and dairy products, helped offset upward pressure from air fares, vehicle taxes and petrol. Services…
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