Sharp fall in insolvencies ‘a surprise’, says R3
New figures which show that business insolvencies fell sharply in real terms in the three months to the end of June are at odds with the picture on the ground, …
Women in North West increasingly more likely to be insolvent than men
The number of personal insolvencies in the North West has risen for the first time in six years, according to the latest government figures published today – and an analysis …
Women more likely to be insolvent than men, new figures show
The number of personal insolvencies in the North West has risen for the first time in six years, according to the latest government figures published today – and an analysis …
Competition for developers ‘putting tech firms under pressure’
Competition for skilled developers is putting firms under pressure and could potentially stifle the growth of the North West technology sector, according to research by the insolvency and restructuring trade …
Business insolvencies rise for third quarter in a row
Business insolvencies rose in real terms during the first three months of the year – the third quarterly increase in a row, according to the latest Insolvency Service statistics. They …
North West team aim to be the new face of venture capital
A group of students from The University of Manchester have been selected to become the North West’s first ever team of student venture capitalists. The 17-strong team will work with Campus …
Borrowers feel the strain as use of payday loans rises
Insolvency practitioners are warning people to be aware of the risks of using payday loans after a rise in the number of North West adults who report struggling to make …
Strong start to summer season for NW hospitality
As operators gear up for the summer season, the North West tourist industry is in healthy shape. New figures from the insolvency and restructuring trade body R3 show that the …
‘Tax avoidance’ penalties leave firms at risk of limbo
Hundreds of small businesses throughout the North West risk being left in limbo unless the government adopts a more flexible approach to tackling ‘tax avoidance’, members of the insolvency and …