Luxury German brand Gerry Weber in insolvency proceedings – Accountancy Daily

The company said it had applied for the court order for preliminary insolvency proceedings, but aimed to try and restructure its operations and has brought in an expert, Christian Gerloff, to support this. The order applies to parent company Gerry Weber International, which said all subsidiaries are currently excluded. Key measures, which have been agreed…

More than 11,600 households seek debt advice from State body – The Irish Times

More than 11,600 borrowers received advice and support from Abhaile, the States mortgage arrears and debt resolution service over a two-year period, according to a recent report. The Department of Justice and Equality, and the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, who co-ordinate the scheme, published annual reports reviewing the take up and outcomes…