Crisis at Christmas for council budgets

by Katerina | Dec 10, 2024 | News

As Britain’s local councils finalise their budgets ahead of their usual sign-offs in March, the financial crisis that has left many authorities close to bust appears to be deepening. The latest estimate from councils is that their budget shortfalls will reach £9.3bn...

Cyber boss warns of threat to UK firms

by Katerina | Dec 4, 2024 | News

When intelligence services chiefs urge greater preparedness by businesses for UK cyberthreats, it’s probably time to take notice and sort out some protection. Richard Horne, the new head of GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre says the prospect of sophisticated...

November 2024 Newsletter: Interim solution to hike in staff costs

by Katerina | Nov 25, 2024 | News

Rising market levels of pay are becoming a severe headache for businesses, not least SMEs, with recent budget changes piling on the woe. Recruiter Adzuna says the average advertised salary stood at £39,234 in October, up 6% on last year and the highest increase since...

Buchler Phillips Hospitality Index – UK hospitality collapses remain high despite Q3 breather

by Katerina | Nov 19, 2024 | News

The number of hospitality businesses entering insolvency eased slightly in Q3 2024, yet remained historically high, reflecting challenging trading conditions for the industry. Some 2,657 accommodation and food service companies, including hotels, restaurants and pubs,...

Oliver Southwell joins Buchler Phillips as Turnaround Executive

by Katerina | Nov 18, 2024 | News

Buchler Phillips is delighted that Oliver Southwell is returning to the firm to bolster the Turnaround Team. Oliver commenced his career at Buchler Phillips in the Restructuring Team prior to joining Kroll Advisory in 2022. During this period, Oliver undertook a...

Tried and Tested: Recipes You’ll Love – Classic Christmas Cake

by Katerina | Nov 18, 2024 | News

As part of our newly launched recipe series, we are excited to share with you our November surprise recipe of the Classic Christmas Cake, one that Jo Milner, our Managing Director at Buchler Phillips, has a special fondness for and returns to every November! As the...