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What Went Wrong for Raleigh Bikes?

Ben Westoby — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:47:26 +0000

The Nottingham-born brand was once synonymous with bicycles but now finds itself insolvent and unknown by a new generation of cyclists. Insolvency proceedings have begun for the owner of the fallen cycling giant and follows sweeping redundancies made in 2024 as they closed its Nottingham headquarters in Eastwood. The 139-year-old company was once the biggest […]

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July 2026 Corporate Insolvency Statistics: Long-term Progress

Ben Westoby — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:11:14 +0000

While July’s company insolvency statistics might initially seem like bad news, there’s actually still plenty to be optimistic about looking forward. July clocked 1,931 insolvencies across England and Wales, marking a 5% increase from the month prior (June recorded 1,845). However, looking at the bigger picture, this figure is still 5% lower than the same […]

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What Went Wrong for Harvey Nichols?

Ben Westoby — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:53:58 +0000

Recent reports reveal that the iconic department store is at risk of folding if a rescue bid doesn’t come in soon. Accounts filed with Companies House suggest that the retailer is unlikely to be able to continue trading beyond the next 12 months. Administration looms for the retail giant as they hope to find a […]

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What New Guidelines on Single-Sex Toilets Mean for Workplaces

Ben Westoby — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:08:52 +0000

August 5th, 2026, saw the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s code of practice updated in relation to the use of single-sex spaces. This follow’s 2025’s High Court ruling that decrees the identification of sex to be based on biological sex rather than any changes made after birth. For most workplaces, these ‘single-sex spaces’ are usually […]

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June 2026 Corporate Insolvency Statistics: The Tide has Shifted

Ben Westoby — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:49:11 +0000

Mostly good news again in terms of corporate insolvencies as England and Wales recorded 1,845 closures in June. This marks a 10% decrease from June 2025, and the fourth month out of six so far that has seen a drop from 2025’s figures (2,048). It also represents a decrease from May’s figures (albeit negligible) as […]

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How Will Andy Burnham Affect SMEs?

Ben Westoby — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:33:10 +0000

As yet another PM enters Number 10, attention turns to how the Whitehall reshuffle will affect UK businesses. After years of struggle, there was some hope among directors that Kier Starmer’s government might have relieved some of the burdens that SMEs face. Two years on, however, and it’s fair to say that hasn’t been the […]

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What Went Wrong for Thames Water?

Ben Westoby — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:35:07 +0000

Thames Water, the UK’s largest private utility company, is due to run out of funds before the end of 2026. The water giant has been attempting to secure a rescue deal for some time but has so far failed to secure anything with the potential to resolve their issues. Now, with a total net debt […]

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UK Heatwave Causing Restaurants and Bakeries to Close

Ben Westoby — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:52:10 +0000

Soaring temperatures across the UK have seen those working in hot kitchens to call for changes to employment guidelines to protect them from the heat. Multiple bakeries and restaurants have been forced to either reduce their hours or close their doors entirely as a result of the hot weather. It’s expected that the UK will […]

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Rick Smith to Speak at Harbour Club’s M&A Industry Event

Robbie Meechan — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:48:43 +0000

Our very own Rick Smith will be taking to the stage at the Harbour Club’s upcoming live event for the last weekend of June. Scheduled to take place at The Hilton Heathrow, Terminal 4 from Saturday 27th to Monday 29th, it promises to be a weekend full of actionable insights, developments in the M&A sphere, […]

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Fading Profits Handicapping UK Golf Courses

Ben Westoby — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:51:46 +0000

Since the pandemic, participation in golf has soared in the UK. The number of golf course users has risen from 2.5 million to a staggering 5.3 million in just under a decade. Indeed, a recent England Golf report shows that membership is still growing, with stronger interest in the sport from women and children contributing […]

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