Industry News & Insight

We post regularly in our news and insight section discussing current industry topics, covering all divisions within the Group.

The best way forward when struggling to repay a Bounce Back Loan

When the government launched its business support loan schemes early in the pandemic, there was widespread praise for the initiative. The speed of roll out, […]

The hard realities of ‘soft credit’

February 2, 2023

Those who run and manage businesses are familiar with the two traditional sources of funding. They understand balance sheet finance, whether it is debt from […]

As CBILS defaults rise, what now for struggling borrowers?

The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS Scheme) One of the three main pandemic loan mechanisms, the CBIL Scheme, ran from March 2020 to March […]

How limited is liability with personal guarantees?

Limited liability arrangements have long been thought of as a secure way for a business owner or director to clearly separate and protect their personal […]

Applying to be struck off when you have financial trouble?

In the first quarter of 2021, there were a record 39,601 applications by companies to be struck off the register at Companies House, a startling […]

What is the impact? Government extends support to stop evictions

Government extends support to stop business evictions This has been the year when far too many commercial chickens have come home to roost as Covid […]