The Impact of Commercial Property Costs on Business Insolvency
Commercial property costs have become one of the most significant financial pressures facing UK businesses. While factors such as inflation, labour costs, taxation, and borrowing expenses often receive considerable attention, the growing burden of commercial property liabilities is increasingly contributing to business distress and insolvency. For many businesses, premises are...
Lessons Directors Can Learn from the Collapse of Halo Financial
The collapse of Halo Financial in 2026 serves as a valuable reminder that businesses can encounter serious financial difficulties even when operating in specialised and established markets. While every insolvency case is unique, the circumstances surrounding business failures often reveal common themes that are relevant to directors across all sectors....
Preferences and Transactions at Undervalue in Company Liquidation
When a company enters liquidation in the United Kingdom, the liquidator has a legal duty to investigate the company’s financial affairs and review transactions that took place before insolvency. One important part of this process involves examining whether directors or the company transferred money or assets in a way that...
The Rise of Zombie Companies in the United Kingdom
In recent years, the term “zombie company” has become increasingly common in discussions around the UK economy and corporate insolvency. While many businesses survived the financial pressures caused by the pandemic, inflation, supply chain disruption, and rising borrowing costs, a growing number are now operating in a financially fragile state....
The Difference Between Cashflow Insolvency and Balance Sheet Insolvency
In the United Kingdom, insolvency is not always as straightforward as a company simply running out of money. Under the Insolvency Act 1986, a business may be considered insolvent in different ways depending on its financial position and ability to meet obligations. Two of the most important legal concepts in...
Why UK Company Insolvencies Are Still Near 30-Year Highs in 2026
Despite inflation easing compared to the sharp increases seen in 2022 and 2023, company insolvencies across the United Kingdom remain stubbornly high in 2026. Many businesses expected financial conditions to improve once inflation started slowing, yet insolvency figures continue to reflect severe pressure across multiple sectors of the economy. According...
Impact of Rates Revaluation and Tax Changes on UK Insolvency in 2026
The UK insolvency landscape in 2026 is shaped not only by economic conditions but also by structural tax and property cost changes. Among the most
Lessons from the PPE Medpro Liquidation and Government Claims
The liquidation of PPE Medpro has become one of the most high-profile insolvency cases linked to the Covid-19 pandemic. The company, which secured substantial government
Why Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidations Are Outpacing Administrations
In recent years, the balance between different corporate insolvency procedures in the United Kingdom has shifted. While administration was once widely seen as the primary
Why Corporate Insolvencies Remained High in 2025 Despite Economic Stabilisation
At first glance, 2025 appeared to offer signs of economic stabilisation in the United Kingdom. Inflation eased compared to its post-pandemic peak, supply chain disruption
Why UK Furniture Brand Slzzp Entered Administration
The entry of UK furniture brand Slzzp into administration highlights the continued financial strain facing retailers operating in a challenging and evolving market. While furniture
Why the Centre for Contemporary Arts in Glasgow Entered Liquidation
The Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) in Glasgow has long been regarded as one of Scotland’s most important cultural venues, providing a platform for visual
