Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
The HMRC applied to shut down 4,160 businesses in 2018, due to these UK businesses having “fallen behind” on their tax payments last year. according to new statistics by Funding Options. The report cited that HMRC has been too aggressive in their approach when shutting down businesses. Conrad Ford, CEO of Funding Options. said “The…
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The Insolvency Service has published its latest enforcement outcomes. The statistics show that the total number of directors disqualified for misconduct remained around the same as in 2017/18. The average period of disqualification obtained fell slightly compared to 2017/18. The number of bankruptcy and debt relief restrictions was broadly flat compared to 2017/18. The average…
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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its final report with recommendations to address serious competition problems in the UK audit industry. Legislation is needed to address both the vulnerability of the industry to the loss of one of the Big 4, and the current inadequate choice and competition. The CMA is recommending the…
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More than half (57%) of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) believe the UK economy will fall into recession this year, according to the latest SME Confidence Tracker from leading independent financial services provider, Bibby Financial Services (BFS). In line with this belief, confidence[1] among SMEs has declined by 5.6 points year-on-year, with UK businesses experiencing…
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A record net 2,481 stores disappeared from Great Britain’s top 500 high streets in 2018. In total, 3,372 shops opened, compared to 5,833 closures. (2017 net loss: -1,772 stores), according to PwC research compiled by the Local Data Company (LDC). The number of store openings by multiple retailers* on Great Britain’s top 500 high streets…
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Debenhams has entered pre-pack administration with control of the company now falling into the hands of its lenders as part of an administration process. The company has 166 stores, which for now continue to trade, although it has indicated that 50 branches are earmarked for closure in the future. Its lenders include Barclays and Bank…
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Almost 115,000 businesses waited an average of 57 days for payment in 2018 with more than 1,000 of these subsequently entering insolvency as a result, according to new data from insolvency specialist Begbies Traynor. The data, which was gathered from more than 1 million debtor day reports since 2011, also revealed that of those 1,000…
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Winding up Petitions (Companies) have been issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 06606420 LTD 119 MARYLEBONE ROAD TENANT LTD 3A’S CONSULTANCY LTD 56 EP LTD A & D MAINTENANCE CO. LTD A HERITAGE WINDOW CO. LTD A M PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD A W CLEAVER HAULAGE LTD ABS SCAFFOLDING LTD…
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Administration notices have been issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: A. & J. FABTECH LTD ABILISOFT LTD ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORT GROUP CONTRACT SERVICES LTD ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORT GROUP LTD AKTIS STRATEGY LTD ALLERFORD HOLDING LTD ALLERFORD INTERMEDIATE NEWCO LTD ALTIMA LIGHTING LTD AMBITEMP (M&E) LTD ARCH HALL LTD ARCH HALL SOUTH LTD ASHFIELD…
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Begbies Traynor Group has acquired insolvency practitioner KRE Corporate Recovery (North East) Limited, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, further strengthening the AIM listed group’s presence in the North East. The deal sees 100 per cent of the equity of KRE (North East) Limited acquired by the group which has grown to offer a wide range…
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A new economic research report from Atradius forecasts that global insolvencies are set to grow for the first time in 10 years. The Insolvency Forecast reports an expected rise in insolvencies of 7% in the UK in 2019, the highest increase of all advanced markets. The insolvency outlook has deteriorated following a sharp loss of…
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The number of business insolvencies across the UK has risen by a fifth over the past three years, according to the latest figures from the Insolvency Service. 17,439 businesses entered into insolvency procedures last year — up approximately 100 from 2017 and an increase of 2,851 insolvencies from the figure in 2015. The number of…
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The inaugural Commercial Credit & Collections conference has confirmed its agenda for its forthcoming event at the Leadenhall Building on Friday 5th April. CVR Global and Aon’s Commercial Credit & Collections conference agenda includes speakers from Chartered Institute of Credit Managers (CICM) and Eversheds Sutherland. With Brexit on the horizon, the event will open with…
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