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Thames Water’s

Thames Water’s Crisis Management: What Insolvency Preparation Can Teach Us

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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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Business Continuity Plan

The Key Elements of a Business Continuity Plan in the UK

Liquidation /

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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Dissolving Your Limited Company

Step-by-Step Guide to Dissolving Your Limited Company in the UK

Liquidation /

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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Derby County’s Administration

What Other Clubs Can Learn From Derby County’s Administration

Insolvency /

Football, at all levels, is more than just a game. It’s a business – one that, when not managed responsibly, can fall into financial turmoil. One of the most high-profile examples in recent years is Derby County’s administration. A historic club with passionate supporters and a proud legacy, Derby County’s financial woes culminated in administration

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MCE Insurance

MCE Insurance Enters Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation

Liquidation /

MCE Insurance, once one of the UK’s leading motorcycle insurers, has officially entered Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation (CVL). This significant development has attracted considerable attention across the insurance and insolvency sectors. For policyholders, creditors, and industry observers, the move is a sad moment for a firm that had operated in the UK insurance market for nearly

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Arcadia Collapse

What the Arcadia Collapse Teaches Us in 2025 About Retail Liquidations

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The retail landscape in the UK has undergone significant changes over the last decade. From shifting consumer habits to the rise of e-commerce and relentless cost pressures, few events have illustrated these challenges more clearly than the collapse of Arcadia. Although it happened in 2020, its lessons remain highly relevant in 2025, especially as more

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