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		<title>Why Directors Should Be Extremely Careful of “Atherton-Style” Business Rescue Schemes</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:11:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Atherton rescue schemes became widely known after the Insolvency Service shut down companies connected to arrangements that allegedly helped directors walk away from company debts while avoiding proper insolvency procedures. Many directors believed selling their struggling business would remove liability, but investigations later showed the risks can continue long after the company closes. That is ...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Cleaning Company Director Banned After Moving £200k From Insolvent Firm</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:44:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Director duties during insolvency have come under renewed attention after a cleaning company director was banned for seven years following the transfer of nearly £200,000 from an insolvent business. The case, linked to the so-called “Atherton scheme”, highlights the serious responsibilities directors face when companies enter financial distress and the risks of taking inappropriate action ...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>£140m in Pension Contributions Lost Through Employer Insolvencies Since 2020</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:15:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[More than £140m linked to employer insolvency pensions has gone unpaid since 2020, according to new figures highlighting the growing financial strain facing UK businesses. Rising insolvency levels are leaving thousands of employees at risk of missing pension contributions, with experts warning the issue could continue to worsen over the coming years. Recent data obtained ...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Property Firms Facing Financial Distress as Sector Pressures Increase</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:27:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The UK property sector is is seeing property firms facing financial distress, with new figures revealing a sharp increase in the number of businesses entering “critical” financial distress. Industry experts are warning that estate agencies, property firms and related businesses are operating in increasingly challenging conditions as borrowing costs, inflation and weaker market activity continue ...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Understanding Creditor Outcomes: Lessons from the Ted Baker Insolvency</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:20:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Ted Baker insolvency in 2024 marked the end of a 36-year presence on the British high street, with hundreds of jobs lost as the retailer closed its remaining UK stores. While the brand’s disappearance attracted widespread attention, the case also highlights an important aspect of insolvency: how creditor claims are treated and why recoveries ...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Insolvency Service Partners with Crimestoppers to Target Rogue Directors</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:02:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Insolvency Service has announced a new collaboration with Crimestoppers aimed at strengthening efforts to identify and take action against rogue company directors operating in the UK. The initiative focuses on increasing the reporting of individuals who continue to act as directors despite being disqualified or bankrupt. By introducing a fully anonymous reporting channel through ...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Can a dissolved company come back to life? What a recent case means for creditors and directors</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:35:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dissolved company restoration is becoming an increasingly important issue for directors, accountants and creditors. A recent High Court case shows that closing a company does not always bring matters to an end. A recent High Court case (EasyGroup Ltd v ER Travel Services Ltd) highlights an important point that many business owners and accountants don’t ...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>UK Pub and Bar Closures Continue to Rise: What It Means for Business Owners</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:12:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The UK hospitality sector continues to face significant pressure, with new data showing a steady rise in pub and bar closures across the country. According to recent analysis, nearly 800 pubs and bars entered insolvency across England, Scotland and Wales last year, marking an increase on the previous year and continuing a longer-term upward trend. ...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>New UK Enforcement Proposals Could Bring Earlier Scrutiny for Company Directors</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:01:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The UK government is consulting on major changes to corporate civil enforcement, with proposals that would widen the Insolvency Service’s role and give it stronger tools to investigate and act against misconduct. The consultation was published on 25 March 2026 and runs until 17 June 2026. For directors, this matters because the focus appears to ...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Struggling With Company Debt? Get a Clear Answer Fast with Our New CVL Quote Tool</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:49:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[When a business starts to struggle financially, one question comes up quickly: “What are my options—and what will it cost?” For many directors, that uncertainty can lead to delays, added pressure, and worsening financial problems. As a result, issues often escalate when early action could have made a difference. That’s why we’ve introduced our new ...]]></description>
		
		
		
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