Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
Debt resolution specialist DCBL has announced the appointment of Vicky Felton as Director of Operations. With over 25 years of industry leadership experience, Felton brings a wealth of knowledge to DCBL. During her distinguished career in telecoms, Felton spent time at O2 and Virgin before making the move to DCBL HQ in Runcorn. Felton has also…
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Virgin Media O2 has announced a new partnership with Money Wellness to further improve the support available to customers who may be experiencing financial difficulties. The partnership will enable Virgin Media O2’s agents to better support customers showing early signs of financial distress, for example through a Money MOT, which they can access either through…
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Debt management provider Lantern has recruited Neil Hardman as Business Development Manager. Hardman joined the company earlier this month, bringing with him a wealth of experience in the credit industry. He will support Lantern as it continues to scale up servicing operations and expand its client base in the next few years. Hardman will bolster the…
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Debt resolution company DCBL, has launched a new initiative which aims to empower its customers to make informed financial decisions and regain control over their finances. The year-long campaign aims to reduce financial stress among its customers and draws on 25 years of industry expertise, comprehensive market research, and cutting-edge technology. As part of its…
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Money Advice Scotland has announced that it has appointed Janine Rennie as our new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) replacing previous lead Peter Costello, who left the charity after a successful tenure to take up another post in the Scottish Third Sector. Rennie who commences her role in June, has a strong track-record of leading organisations…
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Debt charity, StepChange has announced that it is making a significant strategic investment in its new Growth and Innovation team, with the aim of ensuring the charity remains at the forefront of service development and partnerships working in a rapidly changing landscape. Leading this new phase of growth are three senior appointments with Lee Usher joins…
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Debt charity, StepChange has announced the appointment of Modaser Choudhary as its new Chief Financial Officer. Choudhary brings over 20-years’ multi-sector experience across financial services, consulting, the charity sector and higher education. He has most recently been working as interim Chief Financial Officer for Everyturn, a national mental health charity and Advance Northumberland, a large…
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IE Hub, the free online budgeting tool, has announced a new partnership with Healthy Homes Solutions (HHS) to support vulnerable and energy-inefficient households in the UK. This partnership aims to make it easier for anyone feeling vulnerable or households struggling with utility bills to access the resources they need to improve their situation, reduce their…
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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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Solaris Law, part of the Azzurro Group, has announced that it has completed the purchase of the Equivo Legal Services division. The purchase is the final part of a two-stage transaction, which follows the first stage of the transaction last year to purchase Shoosmith’s commercial debt recovery team. As a result of the deal, Solaris…
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The Credit Services Association (CSA), the only national trade association in the UK for organisations active in the debt collection and purchase industry and debt collection company and long-standing CSA member, Lowell, have jointly been shortlisted for Best Training Initiative at the Credit and Collections Industry Awards 2025. Run by Credit Connect, the Awards highlight…
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UK law firm Flint Bishop has announced the acquisition of Rebel Energy’s Collections & Recoveries team, following the renewable energy supplier’s entry into administration. The move will see 25 former Rebel Energy employees join Flint Bishop on 12th May 2025, coinciding with the launch of the firm’s new regional office in Swansea, South Wales. This…
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Nationwide has become the first building society to receive the ‘Advanced’ rating of the Mental Health Accessible accreditation from the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute. This is the second of three, progressively more demanding levels of accreditation an organisation can achieve through the scheme (the first is ‘Essentials’ and the third is ‘Leading the…
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