Insolvency & Law Blog

HMRC Targets SMEs, But Ignores Corporate Tax-Dodgers

By admin | Jun 24, 2011 | Comments Off on HMRC Targets SMEs, But Ignores Corporate Tax-Dodgers

Restaurateurs and other small business owners are being targeted by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) as part of a national…

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Why Didn’t Insolvency Service Prosecute MG Rover’s Phoenix Four?

By admin | Jun 14, 2011 | Comments Off on Why Didn’t Insolvency Service Prosecute MG Rover’s Phoenix Four?

The former directors of MG Rover Group (MGRG), who pocketed over £40 million as the company spiralled into administration, should…

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£200,000 Chantrey Vellacott Thief Should Have Gone to Prison

By admin | Jun 6, 2011 | Comments Off on £200,000 Chantrey Vellacott Thief Should Have Gone to Prison

Garry Hacker, an insolvency practitioner who stole over £200,000 from clients and insolvency estates and put the money into his…

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How to Protect Customer Deposits Without New Legislation

By admin | Jun 1, 2011 | Comments Off on How to Protect Customer Deposits Without New Legislation

Britain must have new legislation to ensure cash from deposits and voucher sales is returned to customers when a retailer…

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Premier League Boss Tries and Fails to Defend Football Insolvency Rules

By admin | May 8, 2011 | Comments Off on Premier League Boss Tries and Fails to Defend Football Insolvency Rules

Premier League head Richard Scudamore has attempted to defend the football creditors’ rule, following a lawsuit filed by Her Majesty’s…

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Government’s Pre-Pack Administration Reforms Too Soft

By admin | May 8, 2011 | Comments Off on Government’s Pre-Pack Administration Reforms Too Soft

A few weeks ago, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State responsible for the insolvency regime, Ed Davey, unveiled a series of…

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David Cameron Paves Way for HMRC to Target PAYE and NIC Dodgers

By admin | Apr 6, 2011 | Comments Off on David Cameron Paves Way for HMRC to Target PAYE and NIC Dodgers

From April 2012, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will require a security from employers if they suspect National Insurance Contributions…

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