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What Went Wrong for HobbyCraft?

Robbie Meechan — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:44:13 +0000

Customers are dismayed at the news of several HobbyCraft sites closing soon, but is the retailer really facing its end? In yet another blow to the British high street, HobbyCraft announced at the end of April that it would be looking to close down some of its stores sometime in July. Thankfully, though, these closures […]

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What the Block on Trump’s Tariffs Means for UK Businesses

Robbie Meechan — Thu, 29 May 2025 15:37:13 +0000

In early April, US President, Donald Trump, declared that he had the authority to impose sweeping global tariffs as he was acting against a nationwide emergency. Turns out he was wrong. A US trade court has deemed the ‘reciprocal’ tariffs illegal, and that Trump had “exceeded his authority” in implementing them. The US Court of […]

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England Footballer Loses Thousands in Failed Business

Robbie Meechan — Wed, 21 May 2025 13:53:51 +0000

A business that Ex-Liverpool and England footballer, Steven Gerrard owns 25% of is set to be formally dissolved after racking up debts it cannot pay off. Angel Revive, a spring water manufacturer based in St Helens has ceased trading as it waits to be formally dissolved and struck off from Companies House. Gerrard had invested […]

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Networking Event Goes off With a Bang!

Robbie Meechan — Fri, 16 May 2025 15:16:11 +0000

Forbes Burton held their third ‘networking with a twist’ event recently, with Millfields in Grimsby hosting a ‘Beat the Bomb’ event. Several teams of local businesspeople tackled luggage jam-packed full of cryptic clues. The ultimate goal being to defuse the prop bomb in the middle of the room and take home the grand prize. The […]

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UK Businesses Worried About Employment Rights Changes

Robbie Meechan — Wed, 14 May 2025 13:12:43 +0000

Upcoming changes to the Employment Rights Bill have left some UK businesses nervous as to how it might affect their operations. The government outlined plans in the autumn budget to rejig the Employment Rights Bill to provide greater securities for employees, but after other sweeping changes, some wonder if the measures could see businesses suffering […]

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Moorcroft Closure Exposes Larger Problem for UK Ceramics Sector

Robbie Meechan — Wed, 07 May 2025 15:45:06 +0000

After some 112 years, Stoke-based Moorcroft Pottery has closed its doors. The luxury ceramics manufacturer, favoured by prime ministers, US presidents, and members of the Royal Family alike, announced its closure on 30th April. Moorcroft had enjoyed a reputation as one of Britain’s most prestigious brands, built on years of manufacturing high-quality ceramics that are […]

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REN Clean Skincare Set to be Closed Down

Robbie Meechan — Fri, 02 May 2025 13:55:18 +0000

Popular UK skincare brand, REN Clean Skincare is due to fold later in the year as part of its parent company’s efforts to streamline its portfolio. Unilever, who acquired the business in 2015, revealed that REN Clean Skincare will leave shelves later this year. Although a set date hasn’t been announced, it’s expected that the […]

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Holly Willoughby’s Business in Court for Unpaid Tax

Robbie Meechan — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:56:22 +0000

TV star, Holly Willoughby has been faced with the possible closure of her media company after it racked up a significant unpaid tax bill. The former This Morning presenter and her husband, Dan Baldwin set up Roxy Media, a media management and production company, back in 2008. The company has been issued a winding-up petition […]

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Trump’s ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs: Are His Figures Accurate?

Robbie Meechan — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:30:10 +0000

Wednesday saw US President, Donald Trump introduce a range of tariffs on goods imported into the US that will have seismic repercussions across the globe. The measures, which Trump calls ‘reciprocal tariffs’ are the latest addition to an escalating trade war between America and the rest of the world. Unveiling a chart detailing the tariffs […]

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TV’s Ant Middleton’s HMRC Ban Threatens His Political Aspirations

Robbie Meechan — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:19:55 +0000

25th March 2025 The former star of SAS: Who Dares Wins, Ant Middleton has been banned from acting as a company director after his company failed to pay over £1m in taxes. Sway and Starting Limited was created as a means of managing income earned from Middleton’s media appearances. The company, which went into […]

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