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Claire's Closes All 154 UK Stores: 1,300 Jobs Lost as Retail Chain Exits Britain
Accessories retailer Claire's has shut all 154 standalone stores across the UK and Ireland, with administrators confirming 1,300 staff redundancies. The collapse follows a second administration in 12
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Transport and Aviation Sectors Face Mounting Pressure as 122,000+ UK Companies Navigate Insolvency
Analysis of CompanyPulse data reveals over 122,000 UK companies currently in insolvency procedures, with transport and aviation industries particularly exposed to rising fuel costs and supply chain di
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11,000 Banned Directors: New Partnership Targets UK's Shadow Company Network
The Insolvency Service has partnered with Crimestoppers to tackle the persistent problem of disqualified directors continuing to operate illegally, with over 11,000 individuals currently serving bans
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UK Companies Face Mounting Insolvency Pressure as Jet Fuel Crisis Hits Airlines
Analysis of UK company data reveals 161,516 businesses across all sectors in insolvency procedures, while the aviation industry faces mounting pressure from jet fuel price spikes that have roughly dou
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Meta Cuts 8,000 Jobs as UK Tech Sector Data Reveals AI-Driven Employment Shift Across 361,000+ Companies
Meta's announcement of 8,000 job cuts - its largest since 2023 - comes as the UK technology sector shows mixed signals, with 361,137 active companies in IT consultancy, software development and techno
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Insolvency Service Teams with Crimestoppers as 11,000 Directors Currently Serve Disqualification Bans
The Insolvency Service has partnered with Crimestoppers to tackle illegal director activity, as government data reveals more than 11,000 people are currently serving disqualification bans across the U
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UK Inflation Hits 3.3% as Transport and Hospitality Sectors Bear Brunt of Fuel Price Surge
March inflation data shows the first official impact of the Iran war on UK businesses, with transport firms reporting six-figure increases in fuel costs and airlines cutting thousands of flights.
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Record 1.35 Million UK Workers Now Juggle Multiple Jobs as Cost of Living Bites
A record 1.35 million adults in the UK are now working at least two jobs, with Gen Z workers leading this 'poly-employment' trend as they struggle with rising living costs, new data reveals.
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Petrol Theft Surge Costs UK Forecourt Owners £2,000 Weekly as Fuel Prices Spike
Drive-offs at UK petrol stations have increased by 62% year-on-year according to new data, with independent operators facing five thefts weekly per site as the Iran conflict pushes fuel costs to crisi
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UK's 73,591 Road Freight Companies Face Potential Fuel Cost Pressures
The UK company register lists 73,591 freight transport by road companies, a sector particularly exposed to fuel price volatility and operating cost pressures.
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Six Weeks of Jet Fuel Left: 73,739 UK Road Freight Companies Face Supply Crisis
With Europe reportedly down to six weeks of jet fuel reserves, analysis of CompanyPulse data reveals 73,739 UK freight transport companies operating in a sector that has already seen 109,046 liquidati
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160,000 Uninsured Vehicles Seized: UK Motor Trade Faces Compliance Crisis
Nearly 160,000 uninsured cars were seized on UK roads last year - a 17-year high - as an estimated 300,000 vehicles operate daily without cover, exposing motor trade businesses to heightened complianc
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