When a business fails a director’s duties continue. Directors have several responsibilities and potential liabilities they must fulfil and these cannot be avoided by entering into insolvency or liquidation – even by resigning. Generally,...
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The road to success for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the UK isn't always paved with gold. It's often riddled with financial potholes that can derail even the most promising venture if not detected early. With a new tax year underway,...
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An ex-electrician faces over a decade of constraints after a significant misuse of a pandemic aid scheme meant to assist businesses through tough times. Andrei Adrian Moise, a 35-year-old from Mitcham, Surrey, secured a Bounce Back Loan of £45,000...
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Company Insolvencies The insolvency statistics released for April 2024 show that of the 2177 registered company insolvencies: Company insolvencies in April 2024 consisted of 300 compulsory liquidations 1,715 creditors’ voluntary...
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The insolvency statistics released for March 2024 show that of the 1785 registered company insolvencies: 1,436 were CVLs which is 29% lower than in March 2023 228 were compulsory liquidations which is 25% lower than March 2023 There...
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The Insolvency Service has taken robust action against company directors who misused COVID-19 financial support schemes, banning 831 directors in the 2023-24 financial year. This represents an increase of over 80% from the previous year. The...
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An Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) provides individuals with protection from legal action while trying to settle debts. It is a good option for those wanting to repay debts, or an agreed percentage thereof, over a set period of time and avoid...
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One way to deal with personal debts is to apply for a Debt Relief Order (DRO) which are not particularly well-known but can offer a helpful solution for those with relatively low levels of debt and few personally-owned assets. As always, seek...
Read more...Of the 2,102 registered company insolvencies in February 2024: There were 1,707 CVLs which is 12% higher than in February 2023 217 were compulsory liquidations which is 35% higher than in February 2023 There were 166...
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If you or your client’s business is facing financial distress it can be a stressful and worrying time for all involved. It can also be daunting to be presented with an overload of information and options on what to do next. Perhaps a formal...
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