Retailers batten down the hatches for storm ahead

by Katerina | Feb 26, 2025 | News

There is no sign of the post-Covid bloodbath on the High Street ending anytime soon. That’s certainly the view of UK retailers as they scale back investment plans, faced with the very real prospect of administration. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) reveals...

Tried and Tested: Recipes You’ll Love – Thai Soup & Sweet and Sour Tofu

by Katerina | Feb 18, 2025 | News

Ashleigh’s Vegan Adventure: Thai Red Curry Butternut Squash Soup and Sweet & Sour Tofu This month, we’re serving up not one, but two delicious vegan recipes courtesy of our Chairman’s PA, Ashleigh Price. Ashleigh isn’t vegan herself, but...

Buchler Phillips Hospitality Index – UK hospitality collapses remain high after 3,464 hit wall in 2024

by Katerina | Feb 18, 2025 | News

The number of hospitality businesses entering insolvency eased slightly in 2024, yet remained historically high, reflecting challenging trading conditions for the industry. Some 3,464 accommodation and food service companies, including hotels, restaurants and pubs,...

Three Kings, Fifty Years and One Big Cake

by Katerina | Feb 12, 2025 | News

The English National Opera at the Coliseum is no stranger to the UK’s leaders, captains of industry and those at the top of their respective trees. Sometimes they attend to be seen, to network with other bigwigs or even just to enjoy an evening of great music. The...

Tougher sanctions duties for IPs

by Katerina | Feb 4, 2025 | News

Understandably, Insolvency Practitioners (IPs) have been added to the ‘relevant firms’ that are subject to the sanctions reporting requirements. We join banks, accountants (which many of us are, too), lawyers, estate agents and even crypto agents. So what are we now...