Brexit Effects Adding to Wage Pressures on UK Employers
Wednesday 15th August, 2018 Written by Keith Tully
Fewer EU nationals are coming to the UK to work in the wake of the Brexit referendum of 2016 and the situation is now adding to the pressure on employers to increase wages among their workforces.
Read MoreHouse of Fraser Snapped Up by Sports Direct After Falling into Administration
Friday 10th August, 2018 Written by Keith Tully
The department store chain House of Fraser has been acquired by Sports Direct after having fallen into administration.
Read MoreHomebase Owner Plans to Close 60 UK Stores and Enter CVA Deal
Thursday 9th August, 2018 Written by Keith Tully
The owners of the DIY retailer Homebase is planning to close around 60 of its UK stores and work towards a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) deal with its creditors.
Read MoreUnexpected APN Puts Psychic’s Business into Liquidation
Friday 3rd August, 2018 Written by Keith Tully
A company offering psychic services has been entered into voluntary liquidation after receiving an unexpected Advanced Payment Notice (APN) from HMRC.
Read MoreInterest Rate Rise ‘Could Undermine Confidence’, Says Business Lobby
Thursday 2nd August, 2018 Written by Keith Tully
The Bank of England’s decision to increase its base rate of interest could serve to undermine confidence among businesses at a time of “significant political and economic uncertainty”.
Read MoreHundreds More Carillion Workers Laid Off by Liquidators
Tuesday 31st July, 2018 Written by Keith Tully
A total of 356 people have been let go as employees of Carillion, the facilities management and construction services giant which crashed into administration earlier this year
Read MoreUK Carmakers Fearful of No Deal Brexit
Monday 30th July, 2018 Written by Keith Tully
Representatives of the UK’s car making companies have expressed major concerns about the potential impact on their industry of a ‘no deal’ Brexit.
Read MoreLegal Cases Brought Against HMRC Up By 36% Last Year
Wednesday 25th July, 2018 Written by Keith Tully
The number of legal cases brought against HMRC increased by as much as 36 per cent over the course of last year.
Read MoreNumber of UK Companies in ‘Significant’ Financial Distress Up 9% on Last Year
Tuesday 24th July, 2018 Written by Keith Tully
The number of companies across the country who are considered to be in ‘significant’ financial distress increased by 9 per cent between the second quarter of last year and the same period of this year
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