Builder.ai, Backed by Microsoft, Reportedly Preparing for Bankruptcy Filing

Weeks after Builder.Ai Datalabs_in-article-icon admitted “problems” under its past leadership, the Microsoft-backed enterprise tech startup is now reportedly commencing insolvency proceedings. A company spokesperson told TechCrunch that Builder.ai’s parent , Engineer.ai Corporation, will be “entering into insolvency proceedings” and has appointed an administrator to “manage the company’s affairs”. “Despite the tireless efforts of our current…

Director disqualified for 11 years after dishonestly securing Covid loan for Lincoln plumbing and heating company

Carl Barnes applied for a Bounce Back loan of £47,500 for Central Plumbing & Heating Lincoln Ltd.    He declared the company had a turnover of £340,000 when in reality it was nothing.    Barnes has been banned as a company director for 11 years. The Secretary of State accepted a voluntary disqualification undertaking offered by him.    The…