UK’s 2nd largest city declares bankruptcy – World

The city centre of Birmingham. [Photo/VCG] Fears grow over fate of more councils after Birmingham files for insolvency Local governments in the United Kingdom went into panic mode on Wednesday after Birmingham City Council effectively declared itself bankrupt. Authorities warned that more councils across the UK could declare themselves in financial dire straits. Birmingham City…

Retailer enters liquidation as 12 stores remain open

An Off Ya Tree location in Melbourne CBD’s Collins Street. Source: Google Maps The business behind alternative clothing, body piercing, and former bong retailer Off Ya Tree has fallen into liquidation, as the retail chain assures customers a dozen stores will remain operational. Con Kokkinos of insolvency firm Worrells was appointed as liquidator for Thendro…

Five Sk:n Group companies in liquidation: information for patients, employees and creditors

Winding-up orders were made against five companies from the Sk:n Group of companies on Thursday 18 July 2024.   The court appointed the Official Receiver, Joseph Sullivan, as liquidator of:   Lasercare Clinics (Harrogate) Limited (company number 02545572)   LCHMG Limited (company number 12325705)   ABC Lasers Ltd. (company number 04795786)   Cosmeceuticals Limited (company number 06114019)   Cellite Clinic Limited…

Reps advocate judicial taskforce to aid AMCON debt recovery

The House of Representatives Committee on Banking and Other Ancillary Institutions has called for the creation of a judicial task force specifically dedicated to the trial of cases involving the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria. This move is intended to expedite the resolution of AMCON cases, many of which involve significant financial recoveries for the…