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It has been revealed that Liverpool City Council is owed a staggering 97.5m in unpaid council tax which is more than the total owed across the whole of Wales.The vast sum outstanding equates to a shocking £450 per household...
Whilst the UK struggles to recover from the pandemic, its never been a better time for Businesses to use a Debt Collection Agency. Debt Collection Agencies do not just act for Businesses, there are many Debt Collection Agencies for...
Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that there were 2,006 business insolvencies in England & Wales in May 2024, a decrease of 6% when compared to April 2024 figures (2,144) and 21% lower than the same month...
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Insolvency Service appoints Crypto Debt Recovery Expert
The UK Insolvency Service has appointed its first crypto intelligence specialist to help with enforcement recover crypto from bankruptcy, civil and criminal cases.
Andrew Small,...
Seven Staff confirmed with Covid-19 at Debt Collection firm
Seven staff at a Debt Collection Call Centre in Lancashire have tested positive for Covid-19 after employees were ordered to return to work.Preston based...
Grandfather in court over Bailiff gun scare
A 55 year old Grandfather who brandished a 'fake' handgun in order to try and scare off Bailiffs appeared in court yesterday in Essex.On...
Failed Crypto firm sees a million people and businesses owed money
Over a million people and businesses could be owed money in the UK following the collapse of the crypto exchange FTX, according to bankruptcy...
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HMRC spends over £5m in one month on Debt Collection services
HM Revenue & Customs has dramatically ramped up its use of private debt collection firms, spending more than £5 million in a single month...
Debt Collection firm served with Winding Up Petition
UK debt collection company McVicar Debt Collection Ltd based in Preston, Lancashire is facing renewed legal pressure after being served with a second winding...
Medical tech firm crashes into Liquidation
An Oxfordshire-based medical technology company that spent over a decade developing cutting-edge patient monitoring systems has entered liquidation, leaving behind millions of pounds in...
New Business Late Payments Legislation unveiled
The Government has introduced new legislation aimed at protecting small businesses by ensuring companies pay their suppliers within 60 days. Late payments could now...
Scotland sees sharp rise in Business Distress
The number of Scottish businesses in critical financial distress surged to 3,517 in Q4 2025, marking a 49.5% increase compared to the same period...
January sees a rise in Personal Insolvencies
The latest monthly figures from the Insolvency Service for England & Wales have indicated that personal insolvencies increased by 12% in January 2026 compared...
43.8% rise in Businesses suffering Financial Distress
The latest Red Flag Alert research from Begbies Traynor has revealed a significant 43.8% year-on-year increase in ‘critical’ financial distress during Q4 2025.
Throughout 2025,...
Spike in Divorces in January may raise Personal Debt Levels
Often dubbed ‘divorce month’, January has long been recognised as the time of year when family lawyers see a significant rise in people seeking...
Best 10 Credit Control Tips for UK Businesses in 2026
Cash flow remains the lifeblood of any UK business. In 2026, navigating the financial landscape requires more than just making sales; it requires ensuring...
Business Insolvencies Surge Amid Economic Pressures
The number of businesses collapsing in England and Wales has seen a sharp increase, with 2,029 companies going insolvent in October—a 17% rise compared...










































