Business Insights

Government unveils insolvency framework changes

The government has revealed plans to alter the UK’s corporate governance framework in order to tackle company management behaviour at firms facing insolvency.

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Rise in insurance pay‐outs as UK firms face financial struggles

Trade credit insurer pay‐outs hit a nine‐year high in 2017 according to data from the Association of British Insurers, reflecting a growing number of firms that are struggling financially

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Businesses list costs as one of main challenges

Setting up a business is not easy, but the costs associated with doing so are among the biggest challenges to overcome, according to new research.

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More than one in three West Midlands firms facing growing insolvency risk

Companies in the West Midlands are facing up to a growing risk of insolvency, according to the latest figures from insolvency and restructuring trade body R3.

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How to avoid long‐term business financial issues

The vast majority of businesses will survive their first year in operation, but it is the period beyond that where they often struggle.

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