Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
PwC has been appointed as the special managers to troubled outsourcing giant Carillion, which has announced it is going into compulsory liquidation with immediate effect, putting thousands of jobs and major government infrastructure projects, including the new HS2 high-speed rail link, at risk This weekend saw crisis talks between the company, key financial stakeholders and…
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Britain’s complex tax system has caused a rise in the number of companies collapsing because of their debts to HMRC, according to a report. HM Revenues & Customs has emerged as the largest single creditor in 65% of cases where a business has been liquidated, a Freedom of Information request by Enterprise Tax Consultants has…
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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned an EU-wide ban on preventing credit card charges from being passed on to customers presents a “double-edge sword” for small businesses and called on policymakers and businesses to work together to bring down the charges. UK companies will no longer be able to pass on the fees…
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The late payment culture knows no borders according to new research by MarketInvoice. The research shows that the proportion of UK invoices being paid late – and the amount of time taken to settle them by EU and USA firms – has risen dramatically between 2016 and 2017. The findings also reveal that 73% of…
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New research from Deloitte has indicated that retail administrations have increased for the first time in 5 years. The research showed that: 118 retailers went into administration during 2017, up 28% from 92 in 2016 There was a significant increase (55%) in the number of large retailers that have gone into administration Total administrations across…
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New research from MarketInvoice has revealed that late payment has worsened for UK SMEs. In a survey of 80,000 invoices from UK businesses reveals that: 62% of invoices paid late in 2017, £21.1b outstanding in late payments annually Invoices paid 18 days late on average; Prompt Payment Code not delivering for UK businesses The culture…
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English and Welsh councils are believed to have used Enforcement Agents on nearly 41,000 firms that struggled to pay higher business rates following the Government’s controversial revaluation last year. The estimate was the result of an investigation by ratings adviser Altus Group, which said tens of thousands of businesses that failed to pay higher business…
Read moreThe proportion of UK companies which are only paying the interest on their debts – one of the signs of a so-called ‘zombie’ business – has dropped to 3% in December from 5% in April this year, according to research by R3. The proportion of businesses only paying interest on their debts – equivalent to…
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The culture of late payment to UK SMEs is undermining their growth and the value they bring to the UK economy. Findings from business finance company MarketInvoice reveals that 62% of invoices issued by UK SMEs in 2017 (worth over £21b) were paid late, up from 60% in 2016. The average value of these invoices was £51,826. A third…
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Irish SMEs are writing off €1.7 billion every year due to bad debts, according to a new report by Bibby Financial Services. Bibby said the firms are losing the money due to customers not paying bills, or customers becoming insolvent. The Global Business Monitor report from the firm found that an average of €13,780 is…
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Winding up Petitions (Companies) have been issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 09753626 LTD 1ST NATION LTD 365 ENERGY LTD A G M (RIVERSIDE) LTD A&G DESIGN & BUILD LTD ABBOTT & SON ELECTRICALS LTD ABSOLUTE EVENT SOLUTIONS LTD ACQUISITION 395445593 LTD ADAM MOTORS LTD AEJIS LTD AGRO FOOD LTD…
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The HMRC has announced that taxpayers will no longer be able to pay their tax bills by credit card. A letter sent out to taxpayers last month confirmed that HMRC would “no longer accept payment by personal credit card”. Coming into force from 13th January, the ban leaves those completing their annual tax returns just eighteen…
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Tackling the late payment culture that devastates thousands of small businesses each year must be at the top of the Government’s domestic agenda for 2018. In his New Year message, Mike Cherry, National Chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) called on the Government and its new Small Business Commissioner to make 2018 the year…
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