Warwick Ward, a major UK earthmoving equipment supplier, has collapsed into administration, making 89 staff redundant. The firm cited economic pressures and a failed employee buyout. Read the full story.
Sixes, the cricket-themed entertainment chain backed by Ben Stokes, has collapsed into administration, putting 16 venues across England at risk just before the festive season.
Warwick Ward Machinery Ltd, a major UK supplier, has entered administration after 55 years, citing economic pressures on construction. 89 jobs are at risk. Read the full story.
Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group, which runs TGI Fridays in the UK, has filed a notice to appoint administrators just days before Christmas. The move marks the second such filing in two weeks.
Barnsley-based Warwick Ward (Machinery) Ltd has collapsed into administration, making nearly all 89 staff redundant. Economic headwinds and EOT transition debt cited as key factors.
Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group, which runs TGI Fridays in the UK, has filed to appoint administrators for the second time in weeks, casting a shadow over the festive period. Read the full story.
Nearly 45,000 motorists have been fined on Moor Street Queensway bus lanes this year. Discover the city's top fine hotspots, costs, and how to appeal a PCN.
Major UK DIY distributor Toolstream has collapsed into administration, blaming post-COVID supply issues. 111 jobs have been cut as administrators seek buyers. Read the full story.
Sixes, the cricket-themed bar chain backed by Ben Stokes, has entered administration. Its 16 UK venues, including Birmingham's Mailbox, are at risk as administrators seek a rescue deal.
Sixes, the cricket-themed bar chain backed by Ben Stokes, has collapsed into administration, putting 16 venues including Birmingham at risk. Read the latest on the rescue efforts.
Premier Forest Products rescues two Arnold Laver sites in Reading and Manchester, securing 36 jobs with plans to create over 100. Read about the deal and its impact on the UK timber industry.
A group of travellers at Daisy Farm Park in Birmingham have been served an eviction notice and must leave by December 22. Local councillor expresses frustration over repeated incursions.
A Bilston children's home must close after a planning inspector rejected an appeal against a Dudley Council enforcement notice. The home was operating without permission, causing noise and police call-outs.
Birmingham-based electric vehicle charging manufacturer Petalite enters administration, leading to job losses. Administrators seek a buyer for its proprietary technology. Read the latest.
Thousands on Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) must act on migration notices to switch to Universal Credit before payments stop. Final deadlines loom this December.
Attendees at Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2025 on 6 December are advised that filming and photography will take place for promotional use by Global and event sponsors. Learn how to opt out.
Walsall Council has withdrawn a stop notice against the Rooftop Food Court after compliance. The venue, which opened without permission, hopes to reopen soon. Read the latest.
New enforcement cameras in Exeter and Barnstaple caught thousands breaching bus lanes and gates. Drivers get warnings first, then fines. Read the latest traffic updates.
Long-established earthmoving firm Warwick Ward enters administration, ceasing operations and making 89 staff redundant. Read the full story on the business collapse.
Iconic homeware chain Fired Earth has been rescued from administration by Topps Tiles in a £3 million deal, saving the brand but resulting in over 100 job losses. Discover the details of the acquisition.
Gloucester City Council faces a 'financial black hole' and is applying for up to £17.5m in emergency government loans to avoid effective bankruptcy, with severe cuts to services planned.
Birmingham City Council's finance boss and a leading academic critic clashed over whether the council's 2023 bankruptcy was necessary. Read the explosive debate on the £760m equal pay liability.
Warwickshire's Purity Brewing issues defiant statement after reports it was 'on the brink'. The firm confirms protective measures but vows to keep trading. Read the full story.
Advanced materials firm Versarien has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators after rescue talks collapsed. The AIM-listed company's shares are now suspended.
Construction restarts on Berwick's £35m community hospital with a new interim contractor after Merit's administration. The NHS trust reassures the community on progress.
National Timber Group, the UK's largest independent timber distributor, enters administration with 561 redundancies and 13 site closures. Administrators launch urgent sale process.
Troubled graphene maker Versarien is considering administration after a crucial £200,000 asset sale collapsed. The Gloucestershire firm has been battling financial crises throughout 2025.
A Devon father is ordered to dismantle his garden structure after a neighbour's complaint. Discover the implications for UK homeowners and planning rules.
Kingston Modular Systems in Hull enters administration, resulting in 62 redundancies after a client withheld £585,000, causing critical cash flow issues. Discover the full story behind the collapse.
Bell Lax Solicitors in Sutton Coldfield enters administration, resulting in redundancies. Discover the impact on the West Midlands legal sector and the reasons behind the collapse.