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Surprise fall in manufacturing output fuels fears of a triple-dip recession

A downward turn in manufacturing output in February has compounded fears that the UK is heading towards a triple-dip recession, following Moody’s decision to downgrade England’s coveted triple-A credit rating.

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Overseas visitors spend £4.5 billion on UK’s high streets

The latest figures from VisitBritain have revealed that foreign visitors to the UK are providing a significant boost to retail expenditure in Britain, with 18 million overseas tourists spending a combined average of £4.5 billion a year.

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What is a Company Voluntary Agreement (CVA)?

One option that companies in financial distress may wish to consider is a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA).

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Compulsory liquidation of a Company – what are the key questions?

This is where a petition is presented to the Court to have a Company formally wound up. The most common grounds for presenting a petition are the Companies inability to pay its debts or on ‘Just and Equitable’ grounds. But what are the key elements of the process that you need to be aware of? What role will you play in the entire process?

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Deputy Governor at BoE calls for government to prepare for further QE

Deputy Governor at the Bank of England, Paul Tucker, has warned the government that a fresh round of quantitative easing (QE) could be in store if inflation conditions continue to rise.

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