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The Easter term has started for universities in England and Wales, with several financially troubled establishments looking closer to the edge than when they returned after last summer. The direction of travel is clear: the modest recent increase in fees charged...

Buchler Phillips is delighted to announce the appointment of Guy Poulter as an Analyst in the Restructuring and Turnaround Team. Guy began his career as a Restructuring Analyst at Kroll Advisory. During this period, he worked across a range of assignments, notably in...

The year that has just come to an end was a tumultuous one for democratic politics internationally. For incumbents 2024 proved especially torrid. Even in the world’s most populous democracy, India, Prime Minister Modi returned to office diminished and unexpectedly...

As we celebrate the festive season, we would like to take a moment to thank all our clients, colleagues, and partners for their trust and collaboration throughout the year. This Christmas, may your days be filled with joy, peace, and cherished moments with loved ones....

The UK’s haulage and logistics sector is idling on the hard shoulder - and running out of gas fast. While a few lucky operators manage to keep moving forward, a growing list of commercial transport businesses entering administration in recent weeks has shone a new...

This month, as part of our Tried and Tested: Recipes You'll Love series, we’re delving into a recipe with a special place in the heart of our Chairman, David Buchler. It is the beloved “Chocolate Cake” recipe, handwritten many years ago by the late mother of our...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...