The UK’s insolvency landscape in 2025 has been dominated by one of the most significant corporate collapses in recent memory: the compulsory liquidation of Speciality Steel UK (SSUK), part of Sanjeev Gupta’s Liberty Steel empire. With more than 1,500 jobs at risk and the government stepping in to keep operations running under the control of […]
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Running a business is never easy. Markets change, costs rise, and sometimes cash simply runs out faster than it comes in. For many company directors, it can be difficult to know whether a financial problem is temporary or whether the business is sliding into insolvency. What is certain, however, is that the moment a company
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At Simple Liquidation, we see many well-known businesses reach a crossroads, a moment when decisive action is needed to protect jobs, preserve value, and prevent a full collapse. The recent restructuring of River Island is one such example. The high street fashion retailer, famous for its trendy styles and long history, has just secured approval
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Latest reports show that almost 50,000 companies are now on the verge of collapse, struggling under the combined weight of tax hikes, inflation, and ongoing economic instability. For many directors, these challenges aren’t abstract statistics; they’re the daily reality of running a business right now. At Simple Liquidation, we’ve seen firsthand how quickly financial strain
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Thames Water has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. With an estimated £4 billion debt burden and failed attempts to secure new funding, the UK’s largest water supplier has been teetering on the brink of insolvency. In a proactive move, the government has appointed insolvency specialists to prepare for the possibility of a
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If you’ve been following UK business news over the last year, you’ll know there’s been a remarkable rise in voluntary liquidations, the highest we’ve seen since the pandemic. While insolvency statistics often climb during periods of economic stress, this latest spike isn’t purely down to businesses struggling. This time, tax policy is a big part
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If COVID, floods, cyberattacks, supplier meltdowns or the good old British weather have taught us anything, it’s this: things go pear-shaped. And when challenges do arise, it’s often the businesses without a clear plan that struggle the most. That’s where a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) becomes essential. It’s not just a box-ticking exercise—it’s your practical
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Thinking of dissolving your limited company? Maybe the business isn’t quite cutting the mustard anymore, or you’re just ready to call it a day. Whatever your reason, you’ll need to go through the proper steps to shut up shop officially. At Simple Liquidation, we’ve helped hundreds of directors navigate this minefield, from solvent closures to
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If you’re a company director, chances are you’ve heard whispers of the Enterprise Act 2002, but what’s it actually about, and why should you care? Well, this chunky bit of legislation turned UK insolvency law on its head and still shapes how businesses are handled when they hit rough seas. At Simple Liquidation, we work
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Let’s face it, no one wakes up and thinks, “Ooh, I fancy going bankrupt today.” But if you’re reading this, chances are you’re in a bit of a financial pickle and wondering if bankruptcy might just be the best way forward. Now, before you get bogged down in all the scary terms and legal waffle,
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