Opinion: AI could help governments cut debt — but unevenly

LONDON (Sept 24): AI promises to deliver significant productivity gains to individuals and businesses, but could it also help developed market governments reduce their budget deficits and pay down debt? It might. The estimated productivity gains from AI are highly uncertain. Chicago Federal Reserve Board economist Ezra Karger and his colleagues recently surveyed economists, superforecasters, AI experts,…

Seven linked companies shut down after Insolvency Service investigation with Companies House

The companies were registered in Lancashire, London, Manchester and Reading.   They appeared unrelated on the Companies House public registry until the Insolvency Service teamed up with Companies House and found evidence of a connection.  The seven companies were wound up by the High Court in Manchester on 22 September 2026. Seven seemingly unrelated companies have…

Scottish insolvency expert urges business owners to consider under-used lifeline for struggling firms

Christine Convy, director of Dunedin Advisory A Scottish insolvency practitioner is urging business owners to consider an potential under-used lifeline to save their business. Christine Convy, director of Dunedin Advisory, who is a Chartered Accountant and licensed insolvency practitioner with more than 25 years’ experience in restructuring and insolvency, highlighted a little-known section introduced through…