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War Zone to Shoe Zone: How the Iran War Hurts the UK High Street

Robbie Meechan — Wed, 20 May 2026 14:42:18 +0000

Considering the life-or-death nature of any war, it seems somewhat gauche to lament the Iran War’s impact on UK shopping. However, there’s no denying that certain businesses have found the consequences of the Middle Eastern conflict difficult to contend with. Chief among the issues facing UK companies is the resultant hike in crude oil prices. […]

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Claire’s Accessories to Reopen After Folding

Robbie Meechan — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:48:32 +0000

In an unexpected turn of events, it seems that failed jewellery firm, Claire’s, is set to return to UK high streets mere weeks after collapsing into administration. The well-known accessory shop closed all 154 of its stores and laid 1,300 staff off after a buyer wasn’t found to take on the ailing business. Owners, Modella […]

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How Recent AI Breakthroughs Threaten UK SMEs

Robbie Meechan — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:26:08 +0000

Traditionally the preserve of large corporations, cybersecurity isn’t something that smaller businesses have ever really needed to worry about that much. That could be set to change soon, however, as UK Technology Secretary, Liz Kendall recently warned that British businesses of all sizes are now under threat. Advances in AI have now intensified the risk […]

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What Went Wrong for Gentleman’s Relish?

Robbie Meechan — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:12:46 +0000

While hardly a household staple (indeed, many are still be unfamiliar with it) the discontinuation of Gentleman’s Relish has shaken those that enjoyed its piquant and savoury taste. The anchovy paste with strong fishy smell and unassuming white packaging has been on grocery store shelves for the last 180 years, so its quiet shuffle off […]

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Director Jailed for Bounce Back Loan Fraud

Robbie Meechan — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:40:05 +0000

A Manchester businessman has been jailed for two years and four months after fraudulently claiming more than he was entitled to in Bounce Back Loans. Matloob Hussain received £150,000 by falsifying figures relating to his companies during the pandemic. As well as a sole-tradership, Hussein was director of Eccles-based Dynasty Group Ltd, a clothing wholesaler, […]

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What Went Wrong for Car Park Giants, NCP?

Robbie Meechan — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:08:04 +0000

There were more than a few surprised faces when UK car park giant, NCP announced that it was entering administration recently. Car parks have routinely been held up in the past as a superb way to raise income from land in and around town centres. In fact, as businesses go, it seems almost as passive […]

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New £3,000 Grant Available for Hiring Young Workers

Robbie Meechan — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:27:03 +0000

A newly announced government initiative promises to help around 200,000 young people to secure, or keep, job roles. The incentive-based scheme pays employers cash rewards for hiring workers under the age of 25. The changes hope to reverse the near-40% decrease in young people taking up apprenticeships over the last decade. Almost one million young […]

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The UK Sectors Most Threatened by Middle East Conflict

Robbie Meechan — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:58:01 +0000

We don’t have to go too far back in time to see how international conflicts can have an impact on UK businesses. The Russian invasion of Ukraine saw oil prices soar, and embargoes placed on trading with the aggressor, which in turn, had a ripple effect across several industries. In fact, we had a client […]

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UK Businesses Find Breathing Room from HMRC Debts

Robbie Meechan — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:58:11 +0000

HMRC’s latest Freedom of Information Act request has highlighted what many may have already suspected: payment plans for tax debts are crucial for allowing many companies to continue trading. Unfortunately, not all businesses are able to secure such payment plans, and those that do often find themselves lumbered with plans that they find impossible to […]

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Trump’s Latest Tariffs Leaving Scotch Distilleries on the Rocks

Robbie Meechan — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:27:51 +0000

The beginning of the year saw several reports lament the financial distress of a number of Scottish whisky distilleries. 69 were said to be in a critical financial state, making up 19% of the entire sector there. This sobering news has only been worsened after Trump’s announcement that the 10% tariff the UK had been […]

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