Worcester haulier blames rising fuel prices for diesel theft
A Worcester haulage company reports 400 litres of diesel stolen from two vehicles over the weekend, with the director attributing the theft to elevated fuel prices.
Small businesses in Bilston say Budget failed to deliver the help they need
Small business owners in Bilston say the government’s Budget fails to address rising energy costs and labor expenses that are straining their operations and limiting expansion.
Shell profits double to $10.8bn as Iran war pushes up margin on oil
Shell’s profits doubled to $10.8 billion in the third quarter as Middle East conflict disrupted global energy markets and lifted oil and gas prices, prompting the company to increase shareholder returns.
Poundland’s future hangs in the balance as chain edges towards collapse
Poundland has filed notice to appoint administrators as the discount chain faces potential collapse after its American owner restricted funding access and rejected a rescue bid.
Europe’s car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
European automakers facing commercial decline are pivoting toward military vehicle production as defence budgets surge across the continent, with Ford, Renault, Volkswagen, and Jaguar Land Rover all pursuing defence contracts.
Bust companies revived in ‘phoenix’ deals more likely to fail again, study finds
Research indicates companies revived through pre-pack administrations involving previous management fail at significantly higher rates and repay creditors substantially less than those acquired by unconnected parties.