Car hire firm Prohire collapses owing millions
Stoke-on-Trent's Prohire Limited, with a fleet of 3,400 vehicles, has entered administration owing nearly £50m to creditors. Read the full story on the company's collapse.
Stoke-on-Trent's Prohire Limited, with a fleet of 3,400 vehicles, has entered administration owing nearly £50m to creditors. Read the full story on the company's collapse.
City Energy Group cuts 295 jobs in Wales, blaming the end of the government's ECO4 funding scheme. The collapse leaves staff without support for ongoing works.
Gosforth-based Jan Forster Estates Ltd entered administration owing over £328,000. The business was sold to the founder's daughter in a pre-pack deal. Read the full report.
Swansea civil engineering firm Andrew Scott reports a rise in profits to £7m, with turnover forecast to hit £120m. Discover how the family-run business plans for sustainable growth.
A probate notice for Janet Harris of Biggin Hill, Kent, invites claims by March 2, 2026. Creditors or beneficiaries must contact EMD Law LLP to secure their interest in the estate.
The Original Factory Shop has collapsed into administration, putting 160 stores and thousands of jobs at risk. A major online clearance sale is now underway with free delivery on orders over £50.
The UK operator of TGI Fridays has filed for administration protection, gaining 10 days to secure a buyer and prevent the collapse of up to 20 restaurants. 2000 jobs are at stake.
A £15m retail scheme featuring an M&S Foodhall, Aldi and Starbucks drive-through is proposed for Silksworth Lane, Sunderland, promising over 100 new jobs. Public consultation is now open.
The Environment Agency is consulting on a five-year water transfer licence for construction dewatering at Waltham Cross. Have your say before the January 2026 deadline.
Gloucestershire engineering firm Versarien enters administration after a turbulent year of cash shortages and failed asset sales. Read the full story of the graphene specialist's collapse.
Two major UK high street chains, Claire's and The Original Factory Shop, have collapsed into administration, putting 294 stores and 2,500 jobs at risk. See the full list of locations affected.
Modella Capital begins insolvency proceedings for Claire's and The Original Factory Shop, putting 2,550 jobs on the line. Read the full story on the retail crisis.
High street chains Claire's and The Original Factory Shop have collapsed into administration, putting approximately 2,500 UK jobs in jeopardy. Read the full story on the latest retail casualties.
Khokon Chandra Das, 50, died after being set alight in a brutal New Year's Eve assault in Bangladesh. His death highlights escalating violence against religious minorities.
Nearly 5,000 customers of collapsed fashion brand Huh. Ltd will not receive orders or refunds. Administrators confirm debts of £575,000. Find out what happened and your rights.
Major UK restaurant chain TGI Fridays could shut up to 20 of its 49 sites in a pre-pack administration deal, putting hundreds of jobs in jeopardy. Full list of locations inside.
Administrators confirm Enrok Construction Ltd is to be dissolved. The family-run firm collapsed owing over £1m after a key supplier's insolvency. Read the final update.
The upmarket fashion brand LK Bennett, a favourite of the Princess of Wales, has filed to appoint administrators, risking its future and 280 UK jobs. Read the full story.
A team of 32 cyclists completed a 333km ride from Farnham to Paris, raising vital funds for Phyllis Tuckwell's new state-of-the-art hospice, set to open next spring.
Major UK fast food chain Leon shuts seven locations and cuts 200 jobs after entering administration. CEO blames high taxes and market challenges. Read the full story.
County Durham's MGL Group reports strong growth with turnover reaching £171.3m and operating profit hitting £27m. The firm is investing in green tech and positioning for future success.
Residents in sought-after Water Orton endure a persistent 'fishy' odour linked to HS2 tunnel work, with complaints of dust, traffic, and a declining community. Read the full story.
From Worcester's Scala arts hub to the Sixways stadium revamp, discover the major construction projects set to transform Worcestershire in 2026. Explore the key dates and details.
TGI Fridays enters administration, closing 49 UK restaurants. 500 staff face redundancy due to 'insurmountable' economic pressures. Read the full story and list of closures.
North West construction companies joined forces to assemble festive gift packs for families supported by Cheshire charity MyCWA, bringing hope during the holidays.
Warwick Ward (Machinery) Ltd, a major UK construction equipment supplier, has collapsed into administration after 55 years, making nearly all 89 staff redundant. Read the full story on the economic pressures behind the failure.
The cost of obtaining probate copies in the UK has surged to £16 each, a tenfold increase. Families now face £460 for a standard application. Discover the impact and expert advice.
Lloyds Bank reveals UK business confidence rose 10 points in 2025, with construction leading the surge. A positive sign for economic growth heading into 2026.
The Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group, which runs TGI Fridays in the UK, has filed to appoint administrators for the second time in December, casting uncertainty over its 49 sites and 2,000 staff.
The future of TGI Fridays in the UK is in doubt as its parent company files a notice to appoint administrators for the second time in weeks. See the full list of 49 restaurants affected and what it means for 2,500 staff.