Prohire Limited initiates insolvency process

Prohire Limited, a long-established name in the UK commercial vehicle contract hire and fleet management sector, has formally entered the initial stages of insolvency proceedings. A Notice of Intent (NOI) to appoint an administrator was filed on 27 June 2025, a move which legally protects the company from creditor action for ten business days while…

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Le Coq Sportif has declared bankruptcy

Le Coq Sportif, one of the oldest sports brands in France and Europe, has entered bankruptcy proceedings at the Commercial Court of Paris. This unfortunate news was announced some time ago, given the many financial problems of the brand with the Rooster, now 75% controlled by the Airesis group, which acquired the shares in 2005.…

What Happens If a State Goes Bankrupt?

State bankruptcies became a topic of concern in 2017 when Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory, filed for bankruptcy, spotlighting the vulnerabilities in public finances. Even earlier, analysts were warning of the deteriorating financial health of various states. While no U.S. state has ever declared bankruptcy – and with the exception of Arkansas in 1933, no…