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Sat, 03 Nov 2012 | BUSINESS SALE
Late on Friday, 2nd November 2012, Comet succumbed to the insolvency practitioners, as it collapsed into administration. The company employs over 6000 staff across 243 stores and a handful of depots.
The company's ecommerc... continue reading
Fri, 02 Nov 2012 | ADMINISTRATION
A haulage company has been pushed into administration by its HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) debts.
Young European Ltd, based in Wiltshire, appointed Costas Morfakis of Axiom Recovery on 14 August to handle the administration after t... continue reading
Thu, 01 Nov 2012 | ADMINISTRATION
The electrical retailer Comet is thought to be close to administration, according to a number of reports.
The Financial Times and trade journal Retail Week have both reported that Comet's private equity firm owner OpCapita h... continue reading
Thu, 01 Nov 2012 | BUSINESS SALE
An ice cream business headquartered in North Yorkshire could be put up for sale in the future as it launches a review of its options.
R&R Ice Cream is the third largest ice cream manufacturer in Europe but in accordance with the ... continue reading
Wed, 31 Oct 2012 | COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
An office in Carlisle is rumoured for sale in the first quarter of 2013.
Rufus House in Castle Street has been put up for sale by a chartered surveyors after the current occupier's future became uncertain.
The building is c... continue reading
Wed, 31 Oct 2012 | BUSINESS SALE
Alicat Workboats has bought the business and assets of South Boats Special Projects Ltd.
The British boat builder fell into administration earlier this year following financial problems arising out of the challenges posed by rapi... continue reading
Wed, 31 Oct 2012 | ADMINISTRATION
A sale of Manganese Bronze is not too far off if administrators are to be believed, with discussions reportedly underway with a number of parties.
PwC is working as the administrator for the firm, which manufactures the famous Lo... continue reading
Tue, 30 Oct 2012 | BUSINESS SALE
Premier Foods will be totting up the proceeds of its latest successful sales as some of its best-known brands have found new owners.
Branston Pickle, a British favourite, has been sold to Japanese firm Mizkan in a deal thought to... continue reading
Tue, 30 Oct 2012 | MERGER
The publishing world witnessed quite a shake-up this week when Penguin and Random House, two of the largest publishers, confirmed their merger plans.
Marjorie Scardino, chief executive of Penguin's parent group Pearson, expl... continue reading
Mon, 29 Oct 2012 | ADMINISTRATION
The Celtic Springs Clinic in Newport has entered administration, it has been confirmed.
The clinic, which provided gastric band operations for patients, had been struggling with “cashflow pressures” for some time and ... continue reading
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WLR Law acquires media and sport law firm | BUSINESS SALE
Castle Donnington-based WLR Law has acquired specialist comm...
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South Wales environmental firm undergoes MBO | MBO/MBI
South Wales-based SJ Environmental Limited has undergone a m...
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Administrators bring Knutsford hotel to market | COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
The freehold of a hotel in Knutsford that fell into administ...
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