TG Jones (formerly WH Smith) plans to restructure, leaving small suppliers, including Help for Heroes charity, with less than half of owed money, while 'exit contract' suppliers may see debts wiped out, with potential long-term profit shares.
The Christian Brothers religious order is reportedly facing bankruptcy by September, spending $1.7 million weekly on abuse victim payouts. An application for a stay on civil claims was adjourned, with lawyers for survivors seeking more time to assess asset sale plans.
A 1,219-room hotel complex on Lantau Island, operated by Marriott and developed by Shimao Group, is being put up for tender by Savills. The property failed to sell despite price cuts and was seized due to the developer's financial issues.
The Russian Finance Ministry has fulfilled its Eurobond coupon payment obligations for bonds maturing in 2027 and 2047, totaling 17.3 billion rubles ($234.8 million). Payments were processed according to a decree on honoring state debt liabilities.
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Fifty film production companies linked to producer Alan Latham have been compulsorily struck off the UK's companies register by Companies House. This action, due to failures in legal obligations like filing accounts, prevents creditors, including unpaid film workers, from recovering debts.
FTX creditors are watching SpaceX's post-IPO stock performance with optimism. The defunct crypto exchange's investment in SpaceX, made before its collapse, could lead to larger payouts for victims of Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud.
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds has expressed concerns over Thames Water's creditor rescue plan, citing unfair costs to customers and delays to infrastructure and environmental improvements. Special administration is now the most likely outcome, influenced by potential Prime Minister Andy Burnham's preference for public ownership.
Ukraine has paid $2.84 billion to creditors and received $6.03 billion in aid since Jan 1, 2026. The IMF is the largest recipient of Ukraine's loan repayments, totaling $1.07 billion. Ukraine's total debt stands at $208.97 billion.
Nathan River Resources, a Singapore-owned iron ore mine in the NT, has gone into administration owing over $360M, including unpaid wages, royalties, and debts to small businesses, sparking criticism of the NT government for inaction.
Creditors owed over $7 million after the cancellation of Byron Bay's Bluesfest are unlikely to recoup their losses, according to a new financial report. The festival company entered liquidation with only $300,664 in assets to cover debts to over 900 creditors.
President Putin stated that Donald Trump's peace proposals for Ukraine could end the conflict, but emphasized Kyiv's need to compromise. Putin indicated Russia is prepared to continue fighting if necessary, but also open to diplomacy based on previously discussed compromises with Trump.
A group of young Cuban journalists, frustrated with state-controlled media, founded El Estornudo in 2016 to provide independent, in-depth reporting on Cuban society. Facing government opposition and limited resources, they used public Wi-Fi hotspots as offices and relied on international support.
Public notice regarding the simple liquidation of the estate of Hayriye Şalgam, whose inheritance was renounced by her closest heirs. Creditors and those claiming rights to assets must register within 30 days.
Political editors Beth Rigby and Robert Peston argue that politicians, not journalists, are responsible for the "decade of chaos" in Westminster, refuting claims that the media revels in political crises. They state their role is to report the facts of ongoing instability.
An auditor general's report reveals Australian government departments, particularly Treasury, are deliberately delaying the release of documents requested under freedom of information laws. This practice, along with other recent examples of government opacity, has drawn criticism from crossbenchers and transparency advocates, who argue the government is failing to uphold its promises of transparency.
Hedge fund Elliott Investment Management, led by billionaire Donald Trump donor Paul Singer, is in talks to rescue UK water company Thames Water. Critics fear the deal could allow pollution and prioritize profit over infrastructure, while the government seeks to avoid a market meltdown.
A rescue deal for Thames Water is at risk due to uncertainty over the UK's next Prime Minister. Creditors led by Elliott Management are negotiating with ministers, but potential successor Andy Burnham's stance on public ownership could derail the agreement.
SEOUL, May 7 (Yonhap) -- Creditors of Yeochun NCC, a major producer of ethylene ...
With the Wood one win from reaching the Football League for the first time, a veteran correspondent recalls lessons learned from their amateur daysThe years teach much which the days never know. This weekend Boreham Wood FC go to Wembley fighting for a place in that treasured home of the global game, the English Football League. Why will I be watching 7,000 miles away? Well, the experience of riding the Wood’s team bus 50-odd years ago taught me much that I have carried across our world ever since. So, I’ll be somewhat possessed this Sunday, Boreham Wood versus Rochdale, even though I live in that footie mecca on the other side of the world, Argentina.The memories are rich. Back then I’m on a gap year before university, a football captain at school sees an advert in his local paper for a reporter, urges me to apply, and I do, convincing one of the best editors I ever worked for (by the name of Roger Norman) to take me, and I spend a golden period reporting for the Borehamwood and Elstree Post. Elstree, with its film studios, the poor man’s Hollywood. Borehamwood, a working-class hinterland of my north London, with not much to celebrate. Continue reading...
Anna, a domestic helper from the Philippines, had managed her finances well until she took out two loans over the past few months for a friend she described as being “like a mother to me”. The 37-year-old, who asked to be identified only by her first name, now has to pay creditors about HK$9,000 (US$1,149) a month – almost twice her salary – leaving her extremely stressed about her debt. “My friend said she needed the money and asked if I could borrow from banks under my name, saying she would...
Anna, a domestic helper from the Philippines, had managed her finances well until she took out two loans over the past few months for a friend she described as being “like a mother to me”. The 37-year-old, who asked to be identified only by her first name, now has to pay creditors about HK$9,000 (US$1,149) a month – almost twice her salary – leaving her extremely stressed about her debt. “My friend said she needed the money and asked if I could borrow from banks under my name, saying she would...
