Business rates changes 2026. What directors need to know – and do – about the coming changes
Why are business rates back in focus for UK companies? From April 2026, many firms will see an increase in their business rates bills. But unlike other cost pressures, this one isn’t a surprise. The end of transitional relief and the impact of the 2023 revaluation are already mapped out, giving directors a clear window […]
UK insolvency and company rescue in 2025: what’s changing and what Directors need to know
As Insolvency Practitioners, we believe one of our strengths is what we call our ‘bedside manner’, in other words, how we deliver a caring and bespoke personal service to directors whose businesses are facing financial difficulties. Part of this is keeping up to speed with what’s going on with businesses that are struggling to better […]
Why are Liquidators asking more questions when a company Liquidates? What directors need to know in 2025.
If your company is going through liquidation, you may have noticed a change in how Insolvency Practitioners (IPs) are approaching the process. More questions. More requests for documentation, both during and sometimes, even, post commencement., and a more forensic review of what happened in the lead-up to insolvency. For some directors, this can feel unexpected […]
What are the four key sins directors must avoid when their company is insolvent?
Facing financial difficulty? Here’s what every company director needs to know When a business begins to struggle, directors often find themselves under immense pressure – firefighting urgent problems while hoping for a recovery. It’s during these moments that key responsibilities shift, often without directors realising. This article explains what happens when a company becomes insolvent, […]
1 year anniversary of B&C Associates merging with Antony Batty & Company, Insolvency Practitioners
What are we celebrating most one year after merging with Antony Batty & Company? It was on 1 June 2024 that Nitin Joshi and his business partner, Insolvency Practitioner Jeff Brenner, merged their firm, B&C Associates with Antony Batty & Co (ABc), Insolvency Practitioners and business turnaround specialists. In this article, Nitin, Jeff and Antony Batty […]
Difficult times for Pubs, Restaurants & Hotels. How can Insolvency Practitioners help?
The pub industry is facing long-term decline. Over 400 pubs closed in England & Wales in 2024 – total numbers fell below 39,000 for the first time – the most since 2021 during the COVID pandemic. Rising National Insurance contributions, increased wages, and reduced business rate relief from April 2025 will further strain the sector. […]
Mental Health and Insolvency – Elaine Wilkins from our Bournemouth Office is now a Mental Health First Aider for 3 more years
Mental Health and Insolvency
Elaine Wilkins from our Bournemouth Office is now a Mental Health First Aider, and understands the stress and strain that insolvency can cause.
Pub insolvencies rising at fastest rate since Covid Pandemic
Only 50% of pubs are operating at a profit
Licensed Insolvency Practitioner Antony Batty reports on how a restructuring procedure could protect pubs against closure.
Redundancy Pay – Did you know employees can get paid if the Company you work for goes out of business? But the Redundancy Payments Service is tightening up on claims from directors
Redundancy Pay – Did you know the Government will pay if the Company you work for goes out of business?
We can talk to employees of businesses facing financial difficulties to give them practical help and guidance.
Struggling businesses should think twice about taking out loans for survival, especially where Personal Guarantees (“PG’s”) are involved
The increasing challenge of securing business finance – and the potential risks of using Alternative Lenders The ability for small businesses to secure finance has become significantly more challenging in recent years. According to a recent analysis by Funding Xchange, businesses seeking loans are now carrying more than double the debt-to-turnover ratio compared to pre-pandemic […]
