Business minister blames insolvency rise on ‘austerity’ – BBC News

Business minister blames insolvency rise on ‘austerity’ 26 July 2017 From the section Scotland business Image copyright PA Scotland’s business minister has blamed “continuing austerity” for a sharp rise in personal insolvencies. The last quarter saw insolvencies rise year-on-year by 17.3% to 2,839, according to official figures. Paul Wheelhouse claimed there was “no question” austerity…

Austerity behind rise in personal insolvencies, Holyrood minister claims – Yahoo Finance UK

A 17% increase in personal insolvencies has been brought about after continuing Westminster austerity resulted in “incomes being squeezed”, Holyrood’s business minister said. Paul Wheelhouse made the comments after the latest data showed debts forced 2,839 people to either become bankrupt or take out a protected trust deed over the period April to June 2017.…

Insolvency cases: SS Mundra says firms free to move higher courts – Deccan Chronicle

Mumbai: With some large stressed firms challenging RBI’s directives to banks to initiate proceedings against them under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) in high courts, Reserve Bank deputy governor SS Mundra on Wednesday said nobody can be prevented from approaching the judiciary. Last week, the Gujarat High Court had dismissed Essar Steel’s plea against…