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‘I’ve worked with bankrupt England icon – he needed an intervention’ | Other | Sport

John Barnes needed an intervention before being declared bankrupt, according to a fellow retired sports star who has worked with the Liverpool and England legend. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) recently announced John Barnes Media Limited, his now-liquidated company, had amassed debts exceeding £1.5million. Liquidators’ reports show HMRC is owed £776,878 in unpaid VAT, National…

Jon Adgemis bankruptcy case has productivity, growth lessons: AFSA

The Australian Financial Security Authority’s intervention in Jon Adgemis’ financial affairs has drawn much attention. The Federal Court orders to enter Adgemis into bankruptcy followed independent actions by AFSA and the Australian Taxation Office. While the headlines focus on personalities, the lesson is broader: effective insolvency regulation is an engine of productivity, economic growth and…

Coronation Street legend Philip Middlemiss ‘declared bankrupt a second time over tax bill’

Former Coronation Street actor Philip Middlemiss – famous for playing Des Barnes in the ITV soap – has reportedly been declared bankrupt after being unable to pay taxes 17:23, 11 Oct 2025Updated 17:24, 11 Oct 2025 Coronation Street icon Philip Middlemiss has reportedly been declared bankrupt(Image: ITV) Coronation Street star Philip Middlemiss has been declared…