INSOLVENCY NEWS & INSIGHTS
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Can You Pay HMRC in Instalments? 2026 Director’s Guide to Time to Pay Arrangements
By Steven Wiseglass | Corporate Recovery & Insolvency expert | Licensed Insolvency Practitioner | Founder & Director Inquesta First published June 2026. If your company cannot pay a tax bill that is due right [...]
Difficulty Paying HMRC: A Director’s Guide to Your Options
By Steven Wiseglass, Licensed Insolvency Practitioner, Director and Founder of Inquesta. HMRC doesn't wait. When a company is having difficulty paying HMRC, falling behind on VAT, PAYE or Corporation Tax, the letters start, then the calls, [...]
Business Debt Stress: What to Do When The Worrying is Keeping You Awake at Night
By Steven Wiseglass, Licensed Insolvency Practitioner. Published May 2026. If you're awake at 3am worrying about your company's debts, you're not alone. Over twenty years as an insolvency practitioner, I’ve dealt with hundreds of directors [...]
Free eBook: A Guide to Putting a Business into Liquidation
If you believe your business may be in distress, understanding the warning signs early is essential to securing the best possible outcome. In our free guide, we explore the process of putting a business into liquidation, what options you have when it comes to insolvency, the impact liquidation has on stakeholders, and much more.
Can’t Afford to Repay Your Bounce Back Loan? What UK Directors Need to Know in 2026
The Bounce Back Loan Scheme gave millions of UK businesses a financial lifeline during the COVID-19 pandemic. But, for many company directors, those lifelines have become anchors, dragging down businesses that were already struggling to [...]
Winding Up Petition Timeline: Your 48-Hour Emergency Action Plan
You've just received a winding up petition. Your bank account may freeze within days, suppliers will see the Gazette notice, directors risk losing control completely. But if you act within 48 hours, you still have [...]
Company Exit Services Warning: Avoid Scams
Your company is in the red and you’re searching for ways of clearing debt quickly. You've found company exit services online promising to buy your company with debt for £1, eliminate creditors, and complete your [...]