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28 February 2018
Drop in number of companies going bust welcome - but masks ongoing battle firms face to stay afloatMany people see it as good news that the number of Scottish companies going into liquidation or administration has decreased since last year. According to the latest figures by the Insolvency Service, a total of 223 Scottish companies became insolvent in the final quarter of 2017 compared with 229 during the same period in 2016. It certainly is a welcome sign, but the decline conceals the fact that many companies continue to struggle through the current economic difficulties.
19 January 2018
Liquidation of Carillion – what steps can contractors and suppliers take?An insolvency in any construction project can be complicated but the liquidation of Carillion, the UK’s second biggest construction firm, will be particularly complex. This will have a significant impact on Carillion’s supply chain affecting many businesses in the construction industry and beyond.
24 November 2017
Autumn Budget: Consultation on off-payroll working in private sector confirmedChancellor Hammond confirmed in the Autumn Budget that the Government will consult on how to tackle non-compliance with the intermediates legislation (IR35) in the private sector.
13 November 2017
The Autumn Budget – predictions for contractorsFor many contractors, the prospect of the Autumn Budget is akin to that upcoming visit to the Dentist. In recent years several Budget statements have left contractors worse off, with tax changes limiting the advantages of self-employment.
10 November 2017
Disrupting Financial Distress - the ICAS insolvency and restructuring conferenceMy third and final ICAS restructuring conference as chair is nearly upon me and I find myself reflecting on what has happened over the last 12 months and, indeed, during the three years I have chaired the conference.
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