Foodmakers struggle to spin plates

Foodmakers struggle to spin plates

by | Nov 12, 2025 | News

Recent insolvencies in the UK’s food manufacturing sector reveal the complexities of the supply chain that ends with tough-minded supermarket chains and stricken hospitality groups. Scotch Frost of Glasgow, an importer and distributor of high-quality produce and...
Budget could step up bankruptcy tempo

Budget could step up bankruptcy tempo

by | Nov 5, 2025 | News

A character in Ernest Hemingway’s first novel asked a much-misquoted question: “How did you go bankrupt?”. The famous reply was: “Two ways, gradually and then suddenly.” The forthcoming Autumn Budget may quicken the pace for many already entering the gradual phase of...
Renter Act will hasten landlord exodus

Renter Act will hasten landlord exodus

by | Oct 29, 2025 | News

Buy-to-let landlords are heading for the door, despite huge rental demand driven by high mortgage costs. Red tape and tax are being blamed for the exodus, which is forcing a chronic shortage of homes for tenants. The period of relatively cheap mortgages for both...
SMEs must not ignore big name cyber attacks

SMEs must not ignore big name cyber attacks

by | Oct 21, 2025 | News

Insurance rates for cyber cover are significantly down on last year, squeezed by competition and new providers in a growing area. Yet, despite a number of high profile attacks on companies, SMEs in particular are still slow to recognise the value of protection against...