Insolvency level an open question as poll shows mixed sentiment
A new poll of business leaders has shown a distinctly mixed set of views about the prospects for a new recession in the UK. The survey by the…
Corporate Insolvency
SMEs to suffer from Merlin shortfall?
With the credit crunch posing a major threat to businesses caused by a lack of lending, the government and the bank of England has been keen to…
Football club ‘braced for administration’
Portsmouth Football Club are on the brink of administration, the club’s manager has said. Speaking to BBC Radio Solent, Michael Appleton said:…
Company insolvency figures rise
The number of corporate insolvency cases in England and Wales was up in the final quarter of 2011, new data has shown. Figures published today…
SMEs ‘showing most danger signs’
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are showing more signs of being in difficulty than larger companies, a new report has indicated. Smaller firms…
Portsmouth set for new corporate insolvency battle
Portsmouth Football Club is facing a new corporate insolvency battle after admitting that it has failed to pay its players in the last month. Like…
Business failure – a matter of geography?
For many businesses, the key to success is to go where the custom is. A major company operating across the UK might ensure it has more offices,…
Retailers ‘caught out’ by shift to online sales
Many struggling retailers could find they need insolvency advice after a bad Christmas and a tough 2011 overall, but the overall drop in consumer…
Confidence fall may herald hard times for small businesses
A poll of small businesses has shown a fall in confidence levels – a potential sign that many enterprises could be struggling to stay afloat.…
Darlington seeking late rescue
Insolvency practitioners are seeking an 11th hour rescuer for Darlington Football Club as it teeters on the brink of extinction. The north-east of…
