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Premier Group Recruitment Administration

What Led Premier Group Recruitment to Enter Administration with £2.9m Debt?

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When a business as well-established as Premier Group Recruitment enters administration, it raises plenty of eyebrows. Known for supplying tech, engineering and creative staff across the UK and US, the company had grown over several years and operated in highly active sectors. So, how does a business like that end up in financial trouble with […]

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Liquidation at Prax Lindsey

The Impact of Liquidation at Prax Lindsey on Local Communities and Workers

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When news broke about the liquidation of operations at Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery, it sent shockwaves through Lincolnshire and beyond. For decades, the refinery had been a major employer and a central part of the local economy. The announcement that work would wind down and that many jobs were at risk left hundreds of families,

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River Island’s Restructuring

River Island’s Restructuring: Lessons for Retail Facing Insolvency

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At Simple Liquidation, we see many well-known businesses reach a crossroads, a moment when decisive action is needed to protect jobs, preserve value, and prevent a full collapse. The recent restructuring of River Island is one such example. The high street fashion retailer, famous for its trendy styles and long history, has just secured approval

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Thames Water’s

Thames Water’s Crisis Management: What Insolvency Preparation Can Teach Us

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Thames Water has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. With an estimated £4 billion debt burden and failed attempts to secure new funding, the UK’s largest water supplier has been teetering on the brink of insolvency. In a proactive move, the government has appointed insolvency specialists to prepare for the possibility of a

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Arcadia Collapse

What the Arcadia Collapse Teaches Us in 2025 About Retail Liquidations

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The retail landscape in the UK has undergone significant changes over the last decade. From shifting consumer habits to the rise of e-commerce and relentless cost pressures, few events have illustrated these challenges more clearly than the collapse of Arcadia. Although it happened in 2020, its lessons remain highly relevant in 2025, especially as more

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New Tax Hike

What Rising Energy Costs and Tax Hikes Mean for British Businesses

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Many UK businesses, especially SMEs, are feeling the pressure. Rising energy bills and new tax hikes are eating into profits, making it harder for many to stay afloat. On top of that, weak consumer demand and growing uncertainty around government policy are adding to the strain. As costs rise across the board, business owners are

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Thurrock Council Scandal

The Story of Rockfire and the Collapse of Public Trust in Thurrock Council

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The Thurrock Council Scandal is one of the most shocking stories to hit a local council in years. It’s about big investments that went wrong, public money being wasted, and a businessman accused of taking millions from taxpayers. The scandal has rocked public confidence in local government finances and exposed significant weaknesses in oversight and

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