The court ruling that could save River Island

Together with Table of Contents If you take just one thing from this email… Restructuring plans are now a lifeline for struggling companies. A restructuring plan is a legal deal with creditors that lets a company cut debts or get more time to pay, instead of collapsing into insolvency. The High Court approved River Island’s…

Construction insolvencies and profit warnings

Within the industry, firms classified as providing specialised construction activities are consistently the most affected across Great Britain. However, analysis shows that their numbers are proportional to their overall share within the construction sector. This category includes companies providing a range of work, typically on a subcontract basis, from demolition and site preparation to electrical…

Debunking claim Nebraska is going bankrupt because of tariffs and labor shortages due to immigration raids

Claim: In August 2025, Nebraska was on the verge of bankruptcy because of tariffs and labor shortages following immigration raids. Rating: Context Nebraska must balance its budget every year, as required by the state constitution. In other words, it cannot have a debt, which means it cannot go bankrupt. However, Nebraska farmers have experienced uncertainty…