News & Insights

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The law of unintended consequences – HMRC as second preferential creditor

What unintended effects have become obvious in the months following the introduction of HMRC’s secondary preferential status?

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Tougher regulations on connected party pre-packs to take effect

New regulations don’t just cover pre-pack sales but all connected party sales

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FSQS accreditation for PKF GM

Third Party risk management and compliance for the financial services sector

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Insolvency statistics defy gravity again, but for how long?

Company insolvency statistics continue to defy gravity but IVA increase shows that personal finances are beginning to take a hit

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Countering the rise of money laundering in the UK: Open Banking has some of the answers, but could we do more?

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Help for Family Business United (FBU) Members

A dedicated support hub for FBU members whose family firms face financial pressure  #familybusiness #support #advice #mentalhealth

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Insolvencies drop again but challenging times ahead

Despite almost a 50% drop in insolvencies, businesses facing challenging times ahead as Government support starts to wane

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Restriction on Re-use of Company Names

Section 216, Insolvency Act 1986 applies very widely and has far-reaching consequences for those that fail to properly adhere to the […]

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Budget 2021 Snapshot: Businesses advised to act now before predicted changes to Entrepreneurs’ Relief

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Budget 2021 Snapshot: Taxpayer Protection Taskforce launched to combat fraud within Covid-19 packages

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Administrators appointed at Pioneer Mutual Credit Union Limited

Dina Devalia and James Sleight of PKF GM have been appointed as Joint Administrators of Pioneer Mutual Credit Union Limited […]

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Business facing challenging start to 2021, despite drop in insolvencies

Guides

Support for SIBA members

A dedicated resource for breweries whose finances are under pressure in lockdown.

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The consequences of a third national lockdown

The latest lockdown may bring the reset button into play for many businesses

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Rebrand and expansion hails new chapter for PKF Geoffrey Martin

PKF Geoffrey Martin & Co launches new brand, website and expands with fraud and forensic service

Case Studies

A new lease of life for a brewery

How a new finance facility resolved a brewery’s cash flow problems and provided funding for growth.

Case Studies

Rescue of a food manufacturer

How a pre-pack Administration enabled the rescue of a food manufacturing business, protecting jobs and returning funds to creditors.

Guides

What insolvency option is right for my company?

The range of insolvency options can be overwhelming. We’ll help you understand the options and make the right choice.

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Change in HMRC preferential status

The status of monies owed to HM Revenue & Customs (“HMRC”) in formal insolvencies changes with effect from 1 December […]

Case Studies

Rebuilding with a CVA

How a CVA helped groundworks business manage the loss of a major contract and survive to tell the tale.

Case Studies

Government funding for redundancies

How we helped a distribution business to fund the costs of downsizing its workforce and return to profitability.

Guides

HMRC Arrears

HMRC arrears are a very common problem. Whether it’s VAT, PAYE or NI, when cash is tight, paying employees and suppliers […]

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Should I continue to trade?

If you’re concerned about whether your company has a long term future and is likely to continue to be loss […]

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Dealing with a Winding Up Petition

Receiving a winding up petition is a very serious matter.  If you owe money to a creditor which you cannot […]

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I’ve received a CCJ that I can’t pay

If your company has received a County Court Judgment (CCJ) because you’ve been unable to pay a debt you should […]

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My cash flow is under pressure

Cash flow pressure is a common problem. Most businesses suffer from it at some point, including many very profitable businesses. […]

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Don’t become a victim of coronavirus fraud

The coronavirus (COVID-19) has had an unprecedented effect on many countries around the world – and prompted a wide range […]

Guides

The Financial Assistance Scheme

The Financial Assistance Scheme, operated by the Redundancy Payments Service (part of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills), can […]

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Unlocking cash from your balance sheet

The uncertainty of the current situation surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting businesses in a number of different ways. Despite the […]

Guides

Contentious insolvency

It is an unfortunate reality that businesses and individuals can suffer significant losses due to fraud, dishonesty or negligence. Increasingly […]

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Aiming for growth

How to grow your business in a structured way.

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Lonelier than ever at the top

Life as an entrepreneur or company director is lonely at the best of times, and COVID makes it even more […]

Guides

Insolvent estates

Specialist help with insolvent estates – protecting the Personal Representative.

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Is my company insolvent?

When a company is facing difficulties, the earlier the business owners seek help, the more time they and their advisers […]

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Between a rock and a hard place

How the charitable and not-for-profit sector can survive ongoing economic difficulties in these challenging times.

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Solvent liquidation

Solvent liquidation is done to eliminate risk, so it is worth ensuring it is done properly.

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Funding your business

What are the types of funding available for your business?

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How to survive losing a customer

Most businesses will face the daunting prospect of losing a key customer at some point. The pandemic has resulted in […]

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Forewarned is forearmed

Trustees have, if they know what to look for, a number of warning signs that can alert them to potential […]