SEND tipping teetering councils over the edge

by Katerina | Apr 1, 2025 | News

This week, after the customary two months of respite, the first of ten Council Tax instalments will once again be debited from household bank accounts. For most, they will have risen sharply, as the financial crisis that has left many local authorities close to bust...

Letter from London: Spring Statement

by Katerina | Mar 26, 2025 | News

Time will tell whether this week’s spring statement enables Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, successfully to reset the UK government’s economic strategy. Few commentators predicted the torrid baptism of fire that has beset the Labour administration after it...

Staff cost hikes set to demolish builders

by Katerina | Mar 25, 2025 | News

Construction companies continue to top the insolvency tables month-on-month, but a new report by sector experts predicts a new spike prompted by imminent hikes in National Insurance (NI) and minimum wage costs. Turner & Townsend’s (T&T) UK Market...

March 2025 Newsletter – SME funding review must recognise payments crisis

by Katerina | Mar 18, 2025 | News

Another government review aimed at helping stricken Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs). This time, the Department for Business and Trade has spotted a debt crisis for smaller firms and is calling for them to share their experiences of accessing finance in the UK as...

Tried and Tested: Recipes You’ll Love – Boiled Ham with Cabbage and Parsley Sauce

by Katerina | Mar 14, 2025 | News

A Taste of St Patrick’s Day St Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a hearty, traditional Irish meal? This month’s surprise recipe comes from our Restructuring Manager, James Bryan, who has Irish roots and has fond...