Economic overview for March 2026
A lot has changed since the latest economic data was released. The highly anticipated spring statement was something of a non-event, but the outbreak of war in Iran
Restructuring & Insolvency
UK restructuring plans grow popular with foreign firms
Part 26A Restructuring Plans were introduced in 2020 in the UK as a powerful, court-approved mechanism for companies facing financial distress. Their defining feature is the cross-class cram
Economic overview for February 2026
Only an eternal optimist would suggest that the UK economy had a satisfactory year in 2025, with its disappointing mix of sluggish growth, sticky inflation and pallid business
The challenges of complex corporate structures
In the contemporary business landscape, many organisations have developed multi-layered, complex corporate structures to manage risk, optimise tax efficiency or facilitate international expansion. It is difficult to justify
Tough times for hospitality businesses, but worse is yet to come
The UK’s pubs, bars and restaurants have three main costs: energy, labour and business rates. All three of these have risen sharply in the last four years and
Rising insolvencies, Zombie companies and the UK economy
Business failures are on the increase again, with a 12% month-on-month and 16% year-on-year rise in October 2025. This obviously creates concern and wonder what this surge says