‘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.
Thames Water refuses to be drawn on claims it’s lobbying Ofwat and Defra for ‘regulatory easements’ February 28, 2024 Thames Water declined to comment when asked if the claims first reported by the Financial Times were true.
Everton reaction in full after Premier League points deduction reduced on appeal February 26, 2024 Everton were deducted 10 points in November but immediately appealed.
England Rugby World Cup winner Phil Vickery steps down from Raging Bull role February 26, 2024 England Rugby World Cup winner Phil Vickery has stepped down as a director of the Raging Bull clothing brand he founded.
Next silent on reports it is eyeing The Body Shop February 25, 2024 Next has reportedly been weighing up buying parts of The Body Shop after the high street cosmetics chain fell into administration last week.
After The Body Shop, how many more household names are on the brink? February 23, 2024 The beauty retailer is far from the only big brand that could be in trouble – and businesses need to be prepared
Luxury kitchen brand Harvey Jones in last-ditch rescue talks as administration looms February 21, 2024 Luxury kitchen company Harvey Jones is having “advanced and encouraging” talks over a possible rescue deal as it bids to avoid collapsing into administration.
UK’s largest nightclub operator Rekom owed over £120m as it collapsed into administration and cut 470 jobs February 19, 2024 The UK's largest nightclub operator owed more than £120m as it collapsed into administration and cut almost 500 jobs before a rescue deal was agreed.
India is a haven of entrepreneurial spirit, working together can only benefit us both February 19, 2024 India's entrepreneurial excellence combined with the City's world-leading financial services is a recipe for success, writes Michael Mainelli.
Monthly insolvencies tick up again as firms feel the brunt of the Bank of England’s interest rate hikes February 16, 2024 According to figures from the Insolvency Service, there were 1,769 company insolvencies in January, five per cent higher than in the same period last year driven by an increase in forced closures.