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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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Revealed: The UK towns where businesses are most likely to go bust

March 13, 2026

As Seen In New reports suggest the UK job market is “floundering”, as businesses continue to hold back on recruitment amid economic instability and mounting...

Statistics on Business Failure

March 13, 2026

According to the most recent government figures, there are approximately 5.7 million private sector businesses in the UK. Our estimates suggest that 288,018 of these...

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UK Pubs Insolvency Warning Issued as Thousands Face Closure

February 11, 2026

As Seen In Britain’s pub sector remains under significant financial strain, with one in eight pubs still at risk of insolvency. In the final quarter of...

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