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A quarter of graduates can expect to be financially worse off after going to university, especially those who take creative or performing arts degrees, according to new research by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). People who took their GCSEs in 2002 and went to university will earn around 40% more over their lifetimes (£320,000…
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Fraudsters and debtors who refuse to pay face tough new consequences, including direct deductions from bank accounts, as new laws come into force. People who have stopped receiving benefits but still refuse to repay money owed to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) could also be banned from driving under the new rules. The…
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Two-thirds (67%) of credit users agree that cost-of-living pressures have increased the use of credit in everyday spending, with nearly six million customers revealing they are doing so with greater intentionality than ever before, according to research by Zilch. The finding comes from the Credit Confidence Study, Zilch’s new study of over 10,000 UK adults and over 6,600 users…
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Latest monthly figures from the Insolvency Service for England & Wales for May 2026 indicate that there were 11,223 personal insolvencies, 2% higher than April 2026 but 10% higher than in May 2025. Personal insolvencies in May were 10,955. Personal insolvencies were 10% higher in May 2026 compared to the same month in 2025 when…
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Enforcement agents have criticised a recent segment on Good Morning Britain (GMB), warning that the inflammatory language used risks escalating violence towards workers on the ground. Amy Collins, the new President of the Civil Enforcement Association (CIVEA), the principal trade body representing the sector, published a response to the programme (which aired on 17 June)…
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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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Over two million Britons are reportedly in debt to illegal lenders, a rise of 500,000 since 2022, according to the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ). Britain is facing a growing illegal lending crisis as record numbers of cash-strapped households turn to loan sharks to cover everyday living costs. The number of people borrowing from unscrupulous…
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With the 2026 World Cup kicking off, new research from Lowell shows that 43% of all gamblers increase their betting activity during major sporting events or tournaments. This rises to 50.6% among sports bettors specifically, with levels climbing to as high as two-thirds in certain cities. Gambling can significantly impact personal finances, with many bettors dipping…
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With the football World Cup just around the corner, new research from MoneySuperMarket has revealed that almost a quarter (23%) of Brits expect to rely on credit cards or borrowing to fund World Cup-related spending. The survey of UK adults revealed it won’t just be the beer leaving Brits with a hangover this summer, with…
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New research from the National Audit Office (NAO) has revealed that millions are missing out on vital support with energy and water bills. This comes as over £7 billion worth of debt is owed to energy and water companies. The report examined how Ofcom, Ofwat and Ofgem support consumers in vulnerable circumstances and whether people…
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One in four (25%) adults borrowing money from their parents for bills such as rent or insurance admit they don’t always tell their partner about the extra help, even though they share the bill, according to new polling data conducted by Compare the Market. This proportion rises to a third (33%) among Gen Z and…
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Credit Connect hosted its second annual Spring Series of events at the end of May at Eastwood Hall Hotel in Nottingham. The event opened with the first-ever Industry Leaders networking dinner, which hosted 60 attendees who have been nominated and ratified by Credit Connect’s Industry Leaders partner associations: CIVEA, CICM, CCUA, CCTA, Cifas and Registry…
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A fifth of adults in the UK are feeling constant ‘financial regret’ over their spending habits, with pressures felt particularly strongly by younger generations, according to research from Hymans Robertson Personal Wealth. The poll found that more than a fifth (21%) of people said they regret overspending on “consumables” such as clothes and meals out,…
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