All jobs lost as 160-year-old construction firm goes bust

Alexander Oastler Ltd has operated in Dundee for more than 160 years, being founded in 1863. It specialised in bespoke furniture, renovations, design and refurbishments for commercial and domestic customers. All 23 jobs have been lost after liquidators Interpath were appointed on Tuesday, April 21. Increasing costs paired with “lower levels of housebuilding” contributed to…

Tongaat gets IDC lifeline, pauses liquidation -Newsday Zimbabwe

Tongaat Hulett Limited Tongaat Hulett Limited has secured a post-commencement funding lifeline from the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), extending the facility to June 30, 2026, increasing it from ZAR200 million to ZAR2,5 billion and pausing liquidation proceedings. The extension gives the embattled sugar producer breathing room to stabilise operations and revive its stalled business rescue…

Former Hamilton Accies director responds to claims over winding up petition as he claims club also owes £100k

The club’s former director of football has spoken after Accies issued a statement yesterday regarding a winding-up petition against Accies’ parent company 09:06, 22 Apr 2026Updated 09:11, 22 Apr 2026 Gerry Strain, the former Hamilton Accies director Former Hamilton Accies director Gerry Strain has denied initiating a winding-up petition against the club’s parent company for…

All jobs lost as historic Scottish furniture firm collapses

James Dewar and Alistair McAlinden from Interpath were appointed joint provisional liquidators to Alexander Oastler Ltd. Trading as Oastler Ltd, the company had a range of joinery services for both residential and commercial customers, including renovations and refurbishments, and the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke furniture, windows and doors. Read More: The liquidators said:…