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Debt Matters

Taurus Collections (UK) Ltd

Debt Matters is the straight-talking podcast from Taurus Collections (UK) Ltd. Get practical steps to prevent overdue accounts, expert insights on debt recovery, and simple habits that keep your cash flow healthy.

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8:35

The Resilience of Debt Recovery in Economic Shocks

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2026/04/15

In today’s episode, we’re looking at new findings suggesting that major economic shocks may have had less impact on debt collections than many expected.What Intrum FoundCredit management firm Intrum analysed portfolios of defaulted debt from 2016 to 2025 and found that average collections on established paying portfolios did not significantly deteriorate during either the Covid-19 pandemic or the cost-of-living crisis. Instead, repayment behaviour appeared to be driven more by portfolio ageing and

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14:28

The Convergence of Costs: UK Small Business Under...

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2026/04/08

Small business confidence in the UK may have improved slightly at the start of 2026, but the overall picture is still worrying. The Federation of Small Businesses said confidence remained negative in Q1 2026, with the Small Business Index at -53, up from -71 in Q4 2025. Even with that improvement, confidence has now stayed negative for 8 straight quarters.April has brought another wave of cost increases that many smaller firms are struggling to absorb, including:Higher business ratesRising energy

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11:37

UK Businesses Face A Cashflow Squeeze As Growth Slows

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2026/03/31

In this episode of Debt Matters, we look at the growing pressure on UK businesses as weaker growth, rising costs and continued insolvency activity create a tougher environment for getting paid on time.A new UK business update from the Credit Protection Association says firms are dealing with slowing demand, rising wage costs, higher fixed costs and ongoing geopolitical disruption. This is tightening cashflow across the economy and making strong credit control and early action on overdue accounts

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15:01

The Late Payment Reform: Strengthening UK Business...

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2026/03/26

Welcome to Debt Matters. Today, we are looking at a major UK government update on late payments and what it could mean for businesses, suppliers, and the wider debt collection landscape.The Department for Business and Trade published its response to the late payment consultation on 24 March 2026. In that response, the government said late payments are estimated to cost the UK economy almost £11 billion a year, with around 14,000 businesses closing each year as a result. It also said businesses are

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16:42

UK Government Unveils New Plan For Affordable Debt...

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2026/03/24

Welcome to Debt Matters. Today, we are looking at a new government announcement that could shape how public sector debt is handled across the UK over the next few years. HM Treasury has launched its 2026 to 2030 Government Debt Management Strategy, setting out plans to give people and businesses clearer, more tailored support when repaying money owed to government.The government wants repayment plans to be more realistic and affordable for people who are struggling, while still taking a firm stance

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19:59

Business Insolvencies Rise As Pressure Stays On UK Firms

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2026/03/19

Welcome to Debt Matters. Today, we’re looking at the latest business insolvency figures in England and Wales, and what they tell us about the trading environment for firms, suppliers, lenders and collections teams.In February 2026, 1,878 companies entered insolvency in England and Wales.That was 7% higher than January’s 1,749.It was also 7% lower than February 2025’s 2,015.Creditors’ voluntary liquidations made up 78% of all company insolvencies in February.Administrations were 30% higher than a

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17:30

The New Normal: Structural Arrears in the UK Debt...

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2026/03/17

Welcome to Debt Matters, the podcast where we break down the latest UK news shaping debt collection, credit control, arrears, recoveries, and the wider payments landscape.Today’s story is a big one. StepChange is warning that arrears on essential bills are no longer a short-term pressure point. They are becoming a long-term feature of household finances across the UK. That matters not just for consumers, but also for creditors, utilities, housing providers, local authorities, lenders, and anyone

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7:50

The Dawn of Formal Regulation for Buy Now, Pay Later

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2026/03/12

Welcome to Debt Matters. Today’s story matters for consumer credit in the UK. The Financial Conduct Authority has published its final rules for Deferred Payment Credit, better known as Buy Now, Pay Later. These changes will bring the sector into FCA regulation from 15 July 2026.This matters because Buy Now, Pay Later has grown rapidly. The FCA says the market increased from £0.06bn in 2017 to more than £13bn in 2024, and 20% of UK consumers, or 10.9 million adults, used these products in the 12

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8:57

UK Credit Card Rate Hikes and Consumer Debt Rights

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2026/03/10

Today we are looking at a story on household debt pressure. Lloyds, Halifax and MBNA customers are being warned that credit card interest rates are going up, and for anyone carrying a balance, this is the sort of change that can quietly make debt much harder to clear.What’s Happening?Some customers with credit cards from Lloyds, Halifax and MBNA are being contacted about a rise in their borrowing costs. The increase applies to standard purchase and cash rates for affected account holders, not to

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16:33

The Market Financial Solutions Collapse: Navigating...

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2026/03/05

Welcome to Debt Matters, the UK debt collection and credit control podcast that turns the week’s news into practical takeaways for anyone managing receivables, arrears, or recoveries. Today we’re covering the collapse of Market Financial Solutions, known as MFS, and a headline that grabbed attention: US hedge fund Elliott Management has around £200m of exposure tied to the failed lender.What happenedMarket Financial Solutions (MFS), a UK mortgage lender, collapsed and entered administration in late

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15:46

The Vocalink Shift: Securing the Future of UK Debt...

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2026/03/03

Welcome to Debt Matters, the UK debt collection and credit control podcast where we turn the biggest stories into practical takeaways for anyone chasing cashflow. Today: Mastercard has hired Sir Jon Thompson to chair Vocalink, right as the Bank of England prepares decisions around the UK’s next-generation payments platform.What happenedMastercard is strengthening its position in the UK payments infrastructure conversation by appointing Sir Jon Thompson—a high-profile former senior public sector

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15:15

The FCA Credit Shake-Up: Reshaping UK Lending and...

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2026/02/26

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) set out proposals to improve how credit information is shared and to reduce “gaps” where someone’s credit file is incomplete or inconsistent across credit reference agencies. The FCA is consulting on changes that would push firms to share the same credit information more consistently across designated agencies, aiming to cut unaffordable lending, errors, and fraud. Consultation closes 1 May 2026.Why it matters to collectionsArrears inflow: More complete files

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17:01

L&G Commits $1bn to Debt-for-Nature Swaps

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2026/02/24

What happened Legal and General will commit up to $1bn over 5 years to back debt-for-nature swaps, which refinance expensive government debt into cheaper, guarantee-supported debt to cut interest costs and fund conservation. The market has slowed due to reduced political risk support. L&G has already backed swaps in Ecuador (Galapagos), Belize, and Gabon, and this move would lift its related investment to $2.4bn in a market that’s seen about $6bn of deals in the last 5 years.Why a UK

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10:58

UK Unemployment Hits 5 Year High: Debt Collection Impact

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2026/02/19

If you collect debts in the UK, today’s jobs numbers are a warning light: when unemployment rises and wage growth slows, arrears usually follow. And with credit card borrowing costs hitting fresh highs, the “can’t pay” segment can grow fast.What happened1. UK unemployment rose to 5.2% in Q4 2025, the highest since early 2021.2. Youth unemployment (18 to 24) reached 14%, a 5-year high and described as a joint 10-year high excluding the pandemic period. 3. Pay growth slowed, and the market reaction

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20:30

UK Households Feel Dismal About Their Finances as...

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2026/02/17

Welcome to Debt Matters, the podcast where we turn the latest UK headlines into practical insights on arrears, recovery, and cashflow. Today we’re looking at a fresh consumer confidence survey that suggests UK households are feeling bleak about their finances, with debts rising and savings under pressure and what that means for collections and repayment behaviour.What happenedA new S and P Global survey reported that UK consumer confidence is at its lowest level in 2 years. The research points to

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12:18

UK Housing Market Shows Early Signs of Recovery

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2026/02/12

Welcome to Debt Matters, the UK podcast where we turn the latest headlines into practical insights on arrears, recovery, and cashflow. Today we’re looking at fresh signals that the UK housing market may be stabilising, and what that could mean for debt, repayments, and collections.What happenedA new survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors suggests the housing downturn eased in January. RICS’ indicators for new buyer enquiries and house prices improved, adding to recent lender

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23:07

Worcestershire Tax Surges and the Arrears Crisis

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2026/02/10

If your household budget is already tight, a bigger council tax bill can be the push that turns “behind this month” into a backlog. For businesses, it can be another pressure point that changes how quickly customers pay.What happenedWorcestershire County Council, led by Reform, was given government permission to raise council tax by up to 9% from April 2026, the largest increase in England. It is one of several councils allowed to go above the usual 5% cap, with other areas approved for rises up to

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14:01

Bank of England to hold rates at 3.75% as inflation...

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2026/02/05

Welcome to Debt Matters, the UK podcast where we turn the week’s biggest economic headlines into practical moves for credit control and debt recovery. The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates on hold, and that “wait and see” stance matters more for late payments than most people realise.What happenedThe Bank of England is expected to keep the Bank Rate at 3.75% at its February meeting. Markets are largely pricing the next cut in Q2 2026. Inflation was 3.4% in December, and policymakers

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14:11

Manufacturing Growth and the Dynamics of Trade Debt

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2026/02/03

UK manufacturing is expanding again. That sounds positive, but for anyone dealing with late payments, the detail matters: more orders can also mean more working-capital strain and more invoice disputes.What happenedS&P Global’s UK Manufacturing PMI rose to 51.8 in January 2026 (up from 50.6 in December) — the strongest reading since August 2024. New orders improved, export demand picked up, but employment still fell (just at a slower pace). Input costs rose sharply, linked to raw materials,

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19:30

Hospitality Rates Relief and Strategic Debt Management

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2026/01/29

The Treasury has announced a business rates support package worth more than £80m a year for pubs and live music venues in England and Wales, after industry backlash to planned reforms.The Exchequer Secretary said every pub will get 15% off its new business rates bill from 1 April, worth about £1,650 for the average pub next year. Bills are then expected to be frozen in real terms for a further 2 years.The government also claimed around 3 quarters of pubs will see their bills fall or stay the same

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