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ISG collapse

ISG collapse sends shock waves through the construction industry

When Administrators were finally appointed over ISG’s UK operating companies on 20 September 2024, and all trading ceased immediately, it ended weeks of speculation about the fate of the UK’s sixth-largest construction business. In fact, rumours about ISG’s financial vulnerability had been circulating for some time and advisers in the industry had been warning clients to avoid using ISG for

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Supply chain disruption is intensifying again

Just as the commercial world was coming out of a pandemic, which turned global trade into total chaos, the first European war since WW2 wreaked even more havoc on the availability and price of a wide range of goods. This is all too recent and painful history for procurement departments in the UK. Now, international and domestic supply chains are

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Budget

What can businesses expect from Rachel Reeves’ first Budget

When the new Chancellor rises to her feet in Parliament on 30 October, she will be announcing what the government’s expectation management campaign has warned will be painful measures aimed at repairing the alleged £22bn black hole in the public finances. Her Budget package will emerge against the unenviable backdrop of elevated public debt, a historically high tax burden and

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pre-pack administration

Buying assets through a Pre-Pack Administration – potential pitfalls for purchasers

The number of pre-pack Administrations has increased dramatically since new regulations came into force in 2021 aimed at bringing more scrutiny and transparency to the asset sales they facilitate. Since the introduction of the Administration (Restrictions on Disposal etc. to Connected Persons) Regulations 2021, the number of pre-packs has risen 171% from 201 in 2021 to 545 in 2023, according

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labour road haulage

Road haulage sector labour shortages persist

The UK road haulage industry has been battling with significant driver shortages for decades. The crisis peaked in 2021 during the pandemic when the Road Haulage Association (RHA) reported a staggering shortfall of over 100,000 qualified HGV drivers. The situation has eased with the latest estimates suggesting the shortage could be down to around 50,000, but the crisis is far

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