Subcontractors left exposed as construction sector struggles with rising costs and delayed work

Despite this slight easing, experts warn the sector remains under pressure due to high inflation, rising interest rates, cash flow challenges, and persistent supply chain disruptions. Kelly Boorman, national head of construction at RSM UK, described the situation as a “perfect storm” of overtrading risks and under-resourcing. “Many firms are in limbo as they hold…

Interest Liability Shall Not Cease Merely Because Default Of Principal Amount Fell During S.10A Period: NCLT Mumbai

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Mumbai bench admitted a petition under section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) filed by Unity Small Finance Bank Limited against Bafna Motors Private Limited holding that defaults committed after section 10A period are sufficient to trigger Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP). It further held that…

What is debt consolidation? – BBC

Three in five low-paid workers have skipped meals, cannot heat their homes or have taken out a payday loan to cover essential supplies. Additional research also shows that three-quarters of people in debt are struggling with repayments. Finance expert Laura Pomfret explains that this is where you join all your debts together. To watch this…

IBBI Notifies Insolvency Resolution Process For Corporate Persons (Sixth Amendment) Regulations 2025

On October 14th 2025, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has issued Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) (Sixth Amendment) Regulations, 2025. By exercising its power conferred by virtue of section 196 read with section 240 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, the IBBI has released…

Croftpak debts top $914,000: liquidators

Liquidators are counting up the debts of Christchurch glass and plastic jar supplier Croftpak Ltd as estimates climb to more than $914,000. Unsecured creditors are unlikely to be repaid as the company is short on funds to cover debts to 39 creditors. Rodgers Reidy insolvency practitioners Lynda Smart and Derek Ah Sam were appointed liquidators…