Key Challenges Facing Birmingham City Council in the Year Ahead Thursday, January 1, 2026 birmingham council finance bankruptcy publicservices governance budget community infrastructure recovery Birmingham City Council continues to confront significant challenges as it moves forward from a period of severe financial distress. Having effectively faced bankruptcy, the council is now focused on stabilizing its finances … Read More
Major UK High Street Chain Claire’s Closes Richmond Store Amid Financial Collapse Wednesday, November 19, 2025 claire’s retail closure administration richmond highstreet uk privateequity bankruptcy Claire’s, the well-known UK accessories retailer with a presence exceeding 150 stores nationwide, is closing its Richmond branch in southwest London amid a growing wave of shop closures triggered by financial struggles and … Read More