Glencore in talks with London over future of insolvent Lindsey oil refinery

Swiss commodities trader Glencore has initiated discussions with the British government regarding its supply contract with the Lindsey refinery, placed under insolvency this week, threatening hundreds of jobs and the UK’s energy security. International commodities trader Glencore has started negotiations with the British government to determine the future of its crude oil supply contract with…

Almost half of England’s councils ‘could face bankruptcy over £4.6bn deficit’ | Local government

Almost half of councils in England risk falling into bankruptcy without action to address a £4.6bn deficit amassed under a Conservative-era policy, the government’s spending watchdog has warned. In a damning report, the National Audit Office said that rising pressure on public services and repeated delays to reform the funding of local government meant town…

Ex-Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri’s family hit by scandal as former son-in-law declared bankrupt

The bankruptcy of high-profile fashion designer Jovian Mandagie, the former son-in-law of Malaysia’s ex-prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob, has brought renewed attention to the growing scandals surrounding the former leader’s family. Jovian, once a household name in Malaysian and Indonesian fashion circles, was declared bankrupt by the Kuala Lumpur High Court on Thursday for failing…

Retrack Slovakia and Retrack Czech file for insolvency | News

Show Fullscreen EUROPE: Retrack Slovakia and Retrack Czech have filed for insolvency. Parent company VTG said persistent challenges in the Eastern European traction market made a sustainable recovery impossible, despite its restructuring efforts and financial support. Retrack Slovakia was founded as Carbo Rail in 2016 through the merger of Carbosped and Rail Sped. VTG Rail…