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Insolvencies rise helps Leonard Curtis back into the black Insolvencies The rise in company insolvencies across the UK helped Leonard Curtis back into the black during its latest financial year, new documents have revealed.
Begbies predicts double-digit growth as insolvencies rise INSOLVENCY Begbies Traynor Group predicted double digit growth in both revenue and profitability, as the number of insolvencies continues to rise on tough market conditions. The company has not published any financial results but states it expects its revenue and adjusted operating profit to increase by 13 per cent. Last year, the company reported £58.5m in [...]
Insolvency specialist Begbies Traynor makes hay as economy slows Begbies Traynor The number of firms in difficulty continues to increase which has given specialist accountant Begbies Traynor a boost
Picture is ‘bleak’ for business as insolvencies rise again in June July 18, 2023 Insolvencies increased again in June as businesses continued to struggle under the weight of rising costs and falling customer demand. According to new figures from the Insolvency Service, there were 2,163 insolvencies in June. Although this was down on last month’s record figure of just over 2,500, it was still 27 per cent higher than [...]
RSM and Quantuma alleged to be involved in the tip-off scandal at Insolvency Service February 12, 2024 It is alleged that employees at an accounting firm and a corporate advisory group received tip-offs from staff at the Insolvency Service.
Signa: Selfridges owner files for insolvency in fresh blow for billionaire Benko November 29, 2023 Fears over the future of Signa have left many analysts speculating that it could lead to the sale of London's most iconic department stores.
Insolvencies at highest levels since 2009 — but which sectors are the worst hit? October 31, 2023 The number of insolvencies has risen to its highest level since 2009, at the height of the financial crisis.
‘Fragile’ UK at risk from ‘another acceleration’ in business insolvencies, Allianz warns February 28, 2024 The insurer's global insolvency outlook estimated 15 per cent of small and medium-sized businesses in the UK are at risk of going bust, the highest proportion of "fragile firms" in Europe.
Insolvencies forecast to hit 33,000 in 2024 despite improving economic outlook February 5, 2024 According to new forecasts from the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR), there could be more than 8,000 insolvencies per quarter in 2024.
UK insolvencies skyrocket to 30-year high in ‘striking’ reminder of ‘onerous’ environment January 30, 2024 The number of company insolvencies has soared to its highest level since 1993, as voluntary liquidations reached the most since records began in 1960. The Office for National Statistics revealed today that throughout 2023, there were over 25,000 company insolvencies, with every category of insolvency rising compared to the year before. Mark Ford, partner in [...]