Business Insights

Northern professional services facing greater insolvency threat

Professional services firms in the North West of England are facing a mounting risk of insolvency, new research shows.

Read more

Small firms urge government to focus on tax reform

Small businesses have urged the government to reform the tax system so it is easier to ensure compliance.

Read more

Yorkshire restaurant sector resilient despite tough trading

Pubs and restaurants in the UK remain resilient in the face of tough trading times, according to the latest figures from insolvency and restructuring trade body R3.

Read more

Number of business rate appeals drops amid new system confusion

Levels of appeals to business rates have dropped sharply in the last year since the introduction of a new system, as businesses struggle to come to terms with it.

Read more

UK retailers show insolvency warning signs

Nearly one in five clothing retailers is showing warning signs of insolvency, as rising costs and reduced consumer spending take their toll.

Read more