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Independent Retail Closures Tracked at Record High in First Half of 2018

Tuesday 4th December, 2018 Written by Keith Tully

The number of independent retailers who closed down outlets during the first half of this year reached a record high level for any comparable period.

Positivity Down Sharply among Services Companies as Profits Tumble

Friday 30th November, 2018 Written by Keith Tully

Optimism Down Sharply Among UK CFOs

Thursday 15th November, 2018 Written by Keith Tully

Confidence among chief financial officers (CFOs) in the UK is very much on the slide, according to a new set of figures.

Interserve ‘Could be Another Carillion’, Insists Former Shareholder

Wednesday 14th November, 2018 Written by Keith Tully

Interserve, the construction and support services outsourcing company, is believed by some to be on the verge of collapsing into insolvency.

Over 200 Shopping Centres ‘At Risk of Administration’

Thursday 1st November, 2018 Written by Keith Tully

In excess of 200 shopping centres around the UK could be at risk of falling into administration, according to at least one expert on the subject.

HMRC to Become Secondary Preferential Creditor in Corporate Insolvency Cases

Wednesday 31st October, 2018 Written by Keith Tully

The government has announced plans that will see HMRC become a secondary preferential creditor in instances of corporate insolvency across the UK from April 2020.

Chancellor Promises Help for Beleaguered High Street Retailers

Tuesday 30th October, 2018 Written by Keith Tully

The chancellor of the exchequer has promised that the government will introduce a series of measures intended to provide financial relief to struggling retailers and small businesses.

Budget 2018: What this means for individuals and small business owners

Monday 29th October, 2018 Written by Keith Tully

The annual Budget is undoubtedly one of the biggest dates in the political calendar, however, this year, it was a Budget overshadowed by the spectre of Brexit.

Corporate Insolvencies Rising at Fastest Pace in Almost a Decade

Friday 26th October, 2018 Written by Keith Tully

The number of companies entering insolvency increased at the sharpest pace recorded since 2009 during the third quarter of this year.