French e-bike startup Angell nears bankruptcy

Angell, a French smart electric bike startup, has announced in an email to customers that the company is declaring insolvency and approaching a court to ask for judicial liquidation. “It’s over for Angell,” said company co-founder and CEO Marc Simoncini on Instagram. (He also happens to be a judge on the French version of “Shark…

Gambling with lives – Editorial

n recent weeks, we have been alerted to a string of gambling-related suicides and other forms of deep distress resulting from the illegal practice, including the case of a woman who set fire to her own husband for gambling away their fortune. Eko Damara, a first lieutenant with the Indonesian Navy, reportedly… Read the original…

The Body Shop NZ goes into voluntary administration

Beauty brand The Body Shop’s New Zealand business has appointed voluntary administrators. It comes after its UK parent company was placed into administration in February last year, with its international assets largely sold – but the sale excluded the New Zealand business. Administrators Daniel Stoneman and Neale Jackson of Calibre Partners said a buyer had not been…

French e-bike startup Angell nears bankruptcy

Angell, a French smart electric bike startup, has announced in an email to customers that the company is declaring insolvency and approaching a court to ask for judicial liquidation. “It’s over for Angell,” said company co-founder and CEO Marc Simoncini on Instagram. (He also happens to be a judge on the French version of “Shark…

Andover Christians Against Poverty offering debt help

Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is running the “Budget Not Blues” campaign to help people take control of their finances. The charity offers free debt advice, money coaching and a range of support to people struggling with their finances. St Mary’s Church, part of Andover Parish, will be offering free money coaching and debt help throughout…