The UK business community is at its strongest financially since July 2008, according to Experian. Continue Reading

Begbies Traynor says that the UK is in the midst of a double-dip, or W shaped, recession comparable with that of the 1980s. Continue Reading

The media is full of advice to banks and government on what to do about the recession. Most people agree that the banks should step up lending to credit worthy businesses so that economic growth can get under way.

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Andrew Duncan of Bridge Business Recovery LLP reports that with statistics suggesting the number of companies going into liquidation is up 56% in the first quarter of 2009, insolvency is an issue that hangs heavily over many businesses in today’s gloomy economic environment. Continue Reading

David Graham, Partner, RiVO Partners LLP suggests the current economic crisis puts additional pressures on already struggling companies.  How do stakeholders determine whether to bring in external help?  Continue Reading

Simon Howard of ICC writes “If you are a financial professional who has used, or are using, ‘Fame’,’ Company Watch’ or ‘Plum’,  you will recognise the benefits of a new tool like ‘Investigate’.

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By Paul Fletcher, Partner – Griffins:  Is Fraud a victimless crime that we should ignore as nobody really gets hurt? 

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ICC, the acknowledged authority in the provision of UK company, risk and financial information, now delivers real-time insolvency information directly to your inbox.

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Finding staff to support the growth of business restructuring and administration cases is placing teams across the region under pressure,  according to Andrew Buchanan, head of corporate recovery at Halliwells.  Speaking at a recent Pro.Manchester breakfast discussion, he said the industry had adapted well over the past five years but the level of demand was unprecedented.

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With the recession deepening, Britain’s turnaround management specialists are out to lessen its impact with a training initiative that will spread their skills throughout the business community. Continue Reading