Is a rise in Scottish liquidations down to renewed HMRC activity?

Increased HMRC activity could be causing the recent rise in Scottish company liquidations, according to an Aberdeen insolvency specialist. New figures from Creditsafe showed 141 new Scottish administrations and liquidations in May – the highest number since December 2022 when 142 cases were recorded. Michael Reid, Aberdeen-based partner and insolvency specialist at MHA, one of…

Attabotics set to file for bankruptcy protection: source

Open this photo in gallery: Attabotics, founded in 2015 by Scott Gravelle, has raised nearly $200-million from investors and lenders, including Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board, Export Development Canada, Coatue Management, Comcast Ventures, Forerunner Ventures and Werklund Growth Fund. It also received $34-million from the federal government’s Strategic Innovation Fund in 2020.Jeff McIntosh/The Globe and…

Major travel agency declares insolvency, leaving hundreds abroad

Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement On Monday, June 30, Slovak travel agency HappyTravel.sk was still selling holiday packages to Egypt and Turkey. Just one day later, on Tuesday, July 1, the company declared insolvency, meaning it can no longer meet its financial obligations. Roman Berkes, CEO of HappyTravel.sk, also stepped…