There is clarity now, but time is running out

Plantenkwekerij Jongerius has officially been declared bankrupt. The largely organic nursery, which played an important role in the Dutch organic horticultural sector, unexpectedly announced on 31 October that it would cease all activities. What followed were weeks of uncertainty and unrest, with staff, growers, and customers left without clear information. For a long time,…

Business failures ‘stable’ in 2025 – PwC

(Pic: RollingNews.ie) Insolvency levels have remained steady over the past three years, according to figures from professional-services firm PwC.  Its Insolvency Barometer shows that 848 business failed in 2025 – a slight decrease from 868 last year but higher than the 736 recorded in 2023.  PwC’s analysis finds that last year’s insolvency rate…

Dubai court rules Gulf national insolvent over Dh2.56 million in unpaid liabilities

A Dubai civil court has officially declared a Gulf national insolvent after determining that he is unable to settle accumulated debts totaling Dh2.56 million owed to seven creditors, including banks, private individuals, and housing finance institutions. The court approved the insolvency petition and appointed a licensed insolvency trustee to examine the debtor’s financial standing and…