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Consumer Credit Act 1974 Reform: What Borrowers Need to Know

The Consumer Credit Act 1974 (CCA) is one of the most significant pieces of consumer protection legislation ever enacted in the United Kingdom. For over fifty years, it has formed the backbone of borrower rights governing everything from pre-contract disclosure to the enforceability of credit agreements, and providing consumers with remedies that no other area of financial services law could…

KFC Dip Pots Cost HMRC £106,000 in Major VAT Appeal Defeat

In a landmark ruling handed down by the Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber) on 19 May 2026, the KFC franchise operator Queenscourt Limited has won its appeal against HMRC, securing a finding that dip pots supplied as part of a takeaway meal deal are separate zero-rated supplies for VAT purposes, not part of a single composite standard-rated supply alongside hot food. The decision…

Stratacache UK & PRN Retail Media Enter Liquidation: Currys and Iceland Digital Ad Networks at Risk

The voluntary liquidation of two UK subsidiaries of Ohio-based digital signage giant Stratacache, announced on 14 May 2026, has sent shockwaves through the UK retail media sector. Both Stratacache UK Ltd. (07106730) and its subsidiary PRN Retail Media Ltd (15884564), the technology providers behind in-store digital advertising networks at high street giants Currys and Iceland Foods, have…

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Unfair Prejudice Petition Procedure: How to Bring a Section 994 Claim

Minority shareholders in private companies can find themselves powerless in the face of misconduct by the majority. Whether you are being excluded from management, denied financial information, or watching directors enrich themselves at the company’s expense, the law provides a direct route to redress. An unfair prejudice petition under section 994 of the Companies Act 2006 allows a shareholder…

HMRC Files Winding-Up Petition Against Hamilton Academical: What Every Company Director Must Know

Hamilton Academical Football Club, known to supporters across Scotland simply as “The Accies”, is currently facing one of the most serious legal threats any company can encounter: a winding-up petition lodged by HM Revenue & Customs. The petition relates to a legacy tax debt arising under the club’s previous ownership and has placed the company in an acutely precarious legal and commercial…

HMRC Winding-Up Petition against Hamilton Accies

HMRC has lodged a winding up petition against Hamilton Academical Football Club Limited (Hamilton Accies), highlighting yet again how quickly tax arrears can escalate into an existential threat for a football club or any UK company facing historic HMRC debts. Hamilton Academical Football Club Limited (company number SC005420), the Scottish League 1 side better known as Hamilton Accies, is…

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London Construction Firm Ceases Trading After Winding-Up Petition

The presentation of a winding-up petition under section 122(1)(f) of the Insolvency Act 1986 is the most powerful debt enforcement tool available to a creditor in England and Wales, and its consequences are felt immediately, long before any court order is made. Upon advertisement in the London Gazette, banks routinely freeze company accounts, section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 voids…

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Companies Winding Up Cause List (13 May 2026)

ROLLS BUILDING BEFORE INSOLVENCY AND COMPANIES COURT JUDGE MULLEN Last updated: 12 May 2026 at 1:31pm JudgeTimeVenueTypeCase numberCase nameAdditional informationInsolvency and Companies Court Judge Mullen10:30amRolls Building, Court 1Winding up petitionsCR-2024-004916Molesworths Bright CleggInsolvency and Companies Court Judge Mullen10:30amRolls Building, Court 1Winding up…

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UK Permitted Paid Engagement Visa in 2026

What is the UK Permitted Paid Engagement visa? The UK Permitted Paid Engagement route allows overseas professionals to visit the UK for a specific, pre-arranged paid engagement without needing sponsorship. It now sits within the Standard Visitor framework, meaning eligible applicants apply as visitors but must show that their paid activity falls squarely within the permitted paid engagement…

Unfair Prejudice Petitions: A Complete 2026 Guide for Shareholders

Minority shareholders in private companies can find themselves in an extremely difficult position. You may have invested time, money and trust into a business, only to find yourself frozen out of decisions, denied information, or watching the majority use the company for their own benefit at your expense. The law recognises that this kind of treatment is wrong, and it provides a specific legal…

Winding Up Petition Issued Against UK Car Dealer on Brink of Liquidation

A well-known used car dealership, RA Motors (Bolton) Limited, has been served with a winding up petition (CR-2026-MAN-000370) and is reportedly on the brink of liquidation despite attracting strong customer feedback and 5-star reviews online. The company, which trades from Unit 1, Rossini Street, Bolton, BL1 8DL, is said to have over 20 years’ experience in the motor trade, but the reports show…

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Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Guide 2026

The UK’s immigration system has undergone a significant digital transformation and the introduction of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is now a critical requirement for millions of travellers worldwide. Whether you are planning a short visit, a business trip, or simply transiting through the UK, understanding how the ETA applies to you is essential to avoid disruption. At Lexvisa, a…

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British Citizenship: Registration Guide

If you do not automatically qualify for British citizenship, registration can provide a powerful alternative route. For many individuals and families, this pathway offers certainty, security and long-term settlement in the UK. At Lexvisa, a leading London law firm with an expert immigration team, we specialise in helping clients identify whether they qualify and securing successful outcomes…

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Directors Exposed to Personal Liability in the Twilight Period (Insolvency Act 1986)

The “twilight period” is a commonly used, non-statutory expression for the period in which a company is in financial difficulty and directors’ decisions may later be scrutinised in an insolvency process. In practice, the relevant legal issues usually concern wrongful trading under section 214 of the Insolvency Act 1986, the duty to consider creditor interests as the company’s financial position…

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Winding Up Petitions Issued Against Gunzilla UK Ltd (Unpaid Debts)

Gunzilla UK Ltd, the United Kingdom subsidiary of the Frankfurt-headquartered game development studio Gunzilla Games, finds itself at the centre of serious insolvency proceedings in England and Wales. The studio became widely known for its free-to-play extraction shooter Off The Grid and for acquiring and relaunching Game Informer magazine in early 2025. However, beneath the headlines of creative…

HMRC Escalates VAT Enforcement Against Large Companies (Insolvency & Directors’ Duties)

In the past 12 months HMRC has intensified its VAT recovery measures, particularly against mid‑sized and large companies facing liquidity pressures. The shift reflects HMRC’s post‑pandemic enforcement strategy and its renewed focus on compliance yield, with VAT arrears now one of the most aggressively pursued categories of tax debt. This development converges with an uptick in formal insolvency…

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HMRC Withdraws Winding Up Petition Against Whiskey & Wealth Club Limited

HMRC has withdrawn its winding up petition against Whiskey & Wealth Club. The Companies Court listing shows the case under reference CR-2026-002480, with HMRC as petitioner and the status recorded as withdrawn. This is another reminder that an HMRC petition is serious, but it is not always the end of the road. In the right case, a petition can be withdrawn, settled, negotiated away or defeated…

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