Debt soars in the UK for listed companies 21st August 2019. According to the latest Link Group UK plc Debt Monitor, debt soars for UK listed companies (UK Plc). UK plc borrowing rose for the eighth consecutive year in 2018/19,

Financial optimism index points to fragility in consumer confidence. 20th August 2019 A key index into household financial confidence points to a fragility in consumer confidence. The IHS Markit’s monthly household finance index has dipped to a three-month low, falling

Markets falling again. 14th August 2019. Shares tumbled today as investors were spooked after the UK and US Yield curves inverted. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note on Wednesday broke below the 2-year rate, an odd bond market

Income and wellbeing up, but consumers fear for the economy 13th August 2019. Despite household income rising and scores for wellbeing increasing, British consumers fear for the economy in general, with worries over rising unemployment at a six-year high and

Personal insolvency rate continues its rise. 31st July 2019. Individual insolvencies are at their highest quarterly level since 2010, with 30,936 people filing for bankruptcy, debt relief orders or individual voluntary arrangements, according to Insolvency Service data. The 2nd Quarter