Director who avoided court by claiming to be in a coma is jailed

A disqualified company director has been jailed for running a football magazine business while banned. Yorkshire businessman Peter Etherington was the man behind Professional Player, described on social media as ‘a luxury lifestyle magazine’ read exclusively by professional footballers and their families. Etherington admitted acting as a director of the company which produced the magazine,…

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Hoot and Manchester Credit Union to merge

Bolton-based Hoot Savings & Loans has secured a stronger future for its members, joining forces with Manchester Credit Union (MCU) in a deal that extends access to affordable financial services across the north west. The merger secures the future for Hoot’s 6,500 members in Bolton and Bury and adds them to Manchester Credit Union’s 30,000-strong…

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Lending to SMEs and households increases by 5%

New figures published today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show its members provided £84.3 billion of new lending in the first half of 2026, 5% higher than in the same period last year, helping businesses invest, households make essential purchases and supporting economic growth across the UK. The figures underline the central role…

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40% of middle income earners struggle to cover a £300 bill

Middle income earners are increasingly falling into financial precarity, according to a report by lender Plend and investment specialist Triple Point, with 40% of those unable to cover a sudden £300 bill, the Financial Conduct Authority’s own benchmark for financial resilience, now earning above the national median salary. A third of UK adults (35%) are…

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INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Appointment of Administrators – July 2026

In July 2026, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 34 LAVENDER LANE LTD 35 WORSLEY CLOSE LTD 40 STATION ROAD LTD 42 BLUEBELL WAY LTD 5 MAY STREET LTD 7 EDGEWARE COURT LTD 88 LYON STREET LTD ABBEYGLEN (CANNING ROAD) LIMITED ABBEYGLEN PROPERTIES (CASTLEMAINE) LIMITED…

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LIQUIDATION NOTICES: Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – July 2026

Creditors’ Voluntary Winding-Up – Appointment of Liquidators notices have been issued in the London Gazette for the following companies in July 2026: 1309 PUB COMPANY LIMITED 152 SILBURY BOULEVARD LTD 1ST CLASS BRICKWORK AND MAINTENANCE LIMITED 2TECH LIMITED 3 SHIRES MARKETING LIMITED 36 STREETS FOOD LIMITED 4 LIVING FURNITURE LIMITED 4 REAL DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED 4EZO…

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INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Winding Up Petitions – July 2026

In July 2026, Winding Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 2LMP LTD 36 STREETS FOOD LIMITED 4TH STREET KITCHEN LTD. 4X4GLOBAL EXPORTS LIMITED 7 STAR CONSULTANCY LIMITED A & M BARS LTD A.C DUCTWORK SERVICES LTD A.VINCENT SOLICITORS LIMITED A&M ALL REPAIRS LTD A1 PROPERTIES (SUNDERLAND)…

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