eCapital Commercial Finance makes two board appointments 

9th June 2025 Appointments |

eCapital Commercial Finance, has announced two key appointments to its board of Directors as part of an evolution in its corporate structure, designed to drive the company’s next phase of growth.  Ant Persse has been appointed Chief Product Officer, bringing a wealth of experience across product innovation, finance technology, and credit risk. He has successfully…

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Third of households trying to use less water to cope with rising bills

New research by abrdn Financial Fairness Trust has found that over a third of households (34%) are cutting their use of water instead, with one-in-five (19%) reducing the number of showers or baths they take. The data showed that 24% report their energy bills have increased ‘a lot’ and 29% say their water bills have risen…

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ICAEW appoints new President

9th June 2025 Appointments |

ICAEW has announced it has appointed Derek Blair as its President for 2025/26. Blair succeeds Malcolm Bacchus and will remain President until June 2026. Blair’s role as President will include supporting the implementation of ICAEW’s new strategy, Direction 2030, which focuses on maintaining relevance, enhancing reputation and building resilience across the profession. Meanwhile, his priorities…

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Two thirds of SMEs remain resilient to business challenges

New research by American Express has found that over two-thirds (68%) of SME leaders feel their businesses are resilient, having faced a series of challenges.  The resilience sentiment translates into business confidence, with 73% of SME leaders expressing optimism about their company’s future prospects. This represents a four percentage point increase from the previous year’s survey…

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INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Appointment of Administrators – May 2025

In May, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 375 PROPERTIES LIMITED 79TH COMMERCIAL THREE LTD 79TH GRP CLIENT LTD 79TH GRP THREE LTD 79TH LUXURY LIVING FIVE LTD 80SIX LTD A, R & S SHINGDIA ACM COMMERCIAL LIMITED ACM EDUCATION LIMITED ACM LONDON LIMITED AITA…

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LIQUIDATION NOTICES: Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – May 2025

Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – Appointment of Liquidators notices have been issued in the London Gazette for the following companies in May: 1 LIFE U K LTD 3RIO GROUP LIMITED 99 MEDIA ORG LTD A AND S TRADING NW LTD A B DEVELOPMENTS (YORKSHIRE) LIMITED A V CAPITAL UK LIMITED A&V MOTOR ACCIDENT REPAIRS LTD AAA…

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INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Winding Up Petitions – May 2025

In May, Winding Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 0970003 LTD 3 NATIVE LIMITED 345-VQ (UK) LIMITED 3ACES LIMITED 3DRAKES LTD 3MIGUELMENDES LIMITED 3WAZE LIMITED 5 STAR CS LIMITED 5G PERSONNEL RECRUITMENT LTD 883 RETAIL LIMITED A & D RECRUITMENT LTD A & Z BEST FOOD…

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