Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
Latest statistics from the Insolvency Service have shown that Northern Irish personal declined and that business insolvencies increased in September when compared to 2020’s figures. In September 2021 there were 11 business insolvencies registered in Northern Ireland, 10% higher than in September 2020 but 69% lower than September 2019. This comprised of one administration, nine…
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Insolvencies in the construction sector could rise as much as 25% in the next six months despite a rebound in orders according to trade credit insurer Atradius. The report found that he sector contracted by 14% in 2020, UK construction output is forecast to rebound by almost 15% in 2021 and grow by more than…
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The UK is set for a significant rise in business failures as firms readjust to life without government Covid-19 pandemic support measures, according to trade credit insurance firm, Euler Hermes. The underwriter forecasts that, compared to pre-Covid levels, UK insolvencies could increase by a total of +32% by the end of 2022, with more than…
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In September the following administration notices have been issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 32 WELLINGTON LTD A F SMART REPAIRS LTD ADS JOINERY DESIGN LTD ADVANCIS LTD AGUA LONDON LTD ALLIED GLAZING SYSTEMS LTD ALTITUDE SELECT LTD ARTISAN GROUP FACILITIES MANAGEMENT LTD ARTISAN H1 LTD AVOCET FACULTIES LTD B…
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In September Winding Up Petitions (Companies) have been issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: ADVANCED INTEGRATED SERVICES LTD ASHFORD DEVELOPMENTS EAST ANGLIA LTD AVANTIS LIVING LTD BROAD ENVIRONMENTAL LTD CARTER HAYNES LTD CG NATION LTD CGB PROJECTS LTD COMMUNITY R4C LTD CONSTRUCTION ONE LTD D.EASY SERVICES LTD DPG CONCEPTS LTD…
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Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – Appointment of Liquidators notices have been issued in the London Gazette for the following companies in September: 10 FLORA LDN LTD 100 PER SCENT LTD 100 WASP LDN LTD 110 HERO HELIPAD LDN LTD 11ING LTD 189 SCHOOLHOUSE LDN LTD 26RR FITNESS LTD 2PLUS2 CREATIVE LTD 3H ROOSTER LTD 3HREE 65…
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Audit accountancy firm Grant Thornton (GT) has been fined £2.34 million after an investigation found ‘serious lack of competence; in its audits of cake chain Patisserie Valerie. The audits carried out in 2015, 2016, and 2017 gave the company a clean bill of health – before it disclosed potential fraud in 2018 and subsequently collapsed,…
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Following news of an 18 month high in registered company insolvencies, Purbeck Personal Guarantee Insurance, is urging the owners of small and medium-sized businesses to ensure their personal assets such as their home, bank account and savings, are protected if their business should become insolvent. Purbeck estimates that over 420,000 small business owners in the…
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Derby County Football Club (FC) have formally entered into administration after owner Mel Morris failed to find a buyer willing to spend £50 million to clear the club’s debts. Derby will be automatically deducted 12 points under EFL rules, sending them to the bottom of the table but a further points deduction is on the…
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Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have indicated that business insolvencies increased by 22.9% to 1,348 in August 2021 compared to July’s figure of 1,097, and increased by 71.1% compared to August 2020’s figure of 788. In August 2021 there were 1,256 Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidations (CVLs), which is the highest level seen in the series…
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As many as 15% of the UK’s SMEs are rated ‘fragile’ and risk insolvency during the next four years as Covid-19 state support schemes are withdrawn, according to research by Euler Hermes. State support softened the blow of the Covid-19 shock in 2020, reducing the number of fragile SMEs by more than 8,000 in Germany,…
Read moreThe Insolvency Service has announced that temporary measures brought in to support businesses from insolvency during the pandemic will be phased out from 1st October. Companies in financial distress as a result of the pandemic have been protected from creditor action since June last year, through the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020. This was…
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Business advisory firm Quantuma has announced it is growing its international footprint further as it opens an office in Dubai. Led by Managing dDrector Yaser Dajani, the office is the firm’s fourth international location – including Cyprus, the Cayman Islands and Mauritius – and 23rd office site globally, with 18 established across the UK since…
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