SEND time bomb ticks louder for councils

by Katerina | Feb 11, 2026 | News

Council tax payers usually breathe easier in February and March, before the customary ten direct debit payments recommence in April. This year brings yet another big rise – by no means the last – as councils remain perilously close to financial collapse,...

David, Lord Triesman RIP

by Katerina | Feb 3, 2026 | News

Doing what is right, rather than what is easy, is critical to making a lasting impact  in the world of turnaround and restructuring. It had also become something of a mantra for our friend David Triesman, whom we have sadly lost in recent days. Lord Triesman wasn’t a...

Barometer spots heavy weather – and ways out

by Katerina | Jan 27, 2026 | News

If you’ve ever felt that running a Small or Medium Enterprise (SME) is like pushing water uphill, especially in the current business climate, a major new report on risk might just confirm that view — and give you a fresh lens for spotting where trouble often starts....

Tried and Tested: Recipes You’ll Love – Toby’s Focaccia

by Katerina | Jan 25, 2026 | News

There’s something quietly wonderful about discovering a hidden talent in the office. The kind that doesn’t announce itself in meetings or spreadsheets, but reveals itself through flour-covered hands, olive oil, and a tray of bread slowly rising in the oven. This...

‘Crypto Act’ sets pace for digital asset recovery

by Katerina | Jan 20, 2026 | News

While many still regard cryptocurrencies as ‘the emperor’s new clothes’, new legislation for England, Wales and Northern Ireland says that digital assets such as Bitcoin and other tradeable, non-fungible tokens can now be recognised as personal property. We’re among...