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Fewer than half of new businesses in UK’s towns and cities reach their fifth birthday

September 30, 2026

Our new analysis of business survival rates across the UK shows a clear regional divide, with fewer than half of new businesses in UK towns...

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Britain’s favourite chocolate bars have shrunk by up to 36% since the 1990s

September 10, 2026

A 35 year old Mars bar has gone viral after being found to weigh 22.5g more than today’s version, revealing just how much ‘shrinkflation’ has...

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What Jaguar Land Rover’s job cuts could mean for SMEs in its supply chain

September 9, 2026

Jaguar Land Rover has announced plans to cut 4,000 jobs over the next two years as it looks to save £1.7 billion amid tariffs, rising costs and...

Andy Burnham’s business rate cuts may not save pubs, expert explains why

August 12, 2026

Andy Burnham’s government has announced that business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues in England will be cut by 20 per cent, with the reduction...

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What the Beefeater closures tell us about pressure on UK hospitality

July 28, 2026

Beefeater is set to close all 106 of its restaurants on 10th September 2026, with Brewers Fayre sites closing too. The move will affect thousands...

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Discontinued snacks Brits want back

July 14, 2026

Whether it was grabbing a Calippo Shot with friends in the summer holidays or getting stuck into a Mars Delight, some snacks stay firmly in...

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Nearly 300,000 UK Businesses Failed in 2025, Our New Research Reveals

June 11, 2026

Almost 288,000 UK businesses are estimated to have failed in 2025, according to new research from us here at Liquidation Centre. The findings reveal a...

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UK Pension Contributions at Risk: The £32.6m Insolvency Crisis Explained

May 7, 2026

As Seen In UK firms are going bust owing millions in defined contribution pensions, with £32.6m left outstanding in 2024/25 alone, highlighting a growing and...

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McDonald’s, Tesco and Amazon Named Among the UK’s Most Distrusted Brands

April 24, 2026

As Seen In Our latest research has highlighted a growing lack of confidence in some of the UK’s best-known brands, with higher prices and declining...

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UK Redundancy Statistics 2026 – UK Redundancies Hit Five Year High

March 20, 2026

As Seen In New UK redundancy statistics for 2026 reveal the highest number of redundancy warnings issued since 2020, according to FOI data obtained by...

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