Like old-school text adventure games and novels, Tally Ho wants to spark the readers imagination with a stripped-down interactive story. At the start, the protagonists employer, Rory Wintermint, has landed in a bit of gambling debt and, fearing a visit from violent thugs, plans to charm Aunt Primrose into providing a bailout. And from here…
DetailsBurger chain Byron last week launched plans for a company voluntary arrangement in order to slash rent terms. The business was bought in 2013 by Hutton Collins in a deal worth £100m while a string of casual dining names including Côte, Prezzo, Strada and Ask were all gobbled up in a debt-fuelled acquisition frenzy. George…
DetailsSimeon Kerr in Dubai and Ahmed Al Omran in Riyadh January 14, 2018 The Saudi Binladin construction group said some shareholders may have handed over stakes in the company as the kingdoms anti-corruption drive starts to take assets claimed by the government. The Jeddah-based company said over the weekend that it remained a private sector…
DetailsFILE Post Newspapers employees outside their offices on Bwinjimfumu road after shutdown The Liquidators of the defunct Post Newspapers limited have promised to pay the creditors after selling the assets of the company following the Lusaka High Courts decision to declare the company insolvent. Recoveries Manager of the Post Newspapers Limited Robert Chabinga says he…
DetailsThe Liquidators of the defunct Post Newspapers limited have promised to pay the creditors after selling the assets of the company following the Lusaka High Courts decision to declare the company insolvent. Recoveries Manager of the Post Newspapers Limited Robert Chabinga says he will start by paying secured creditors, former Post Newspapers employees, the Zambia…
DetailsThe government is holding talks with the construction and outsourcing firm Carillion, in a last-ditch attempt to stave off the collapse of a company responsible for crucial services in schools, hospitals and prisons. With the accountancy firm EY lined up to manage an administration that could be triggered as soon as Monday, a rescue deal…
DetailsA mum-of-two saddled with debt and facing eviction has revealed her 18 money-saving hacks that helped her get back on her feet. Among Morgan Woods’ 18 tips simple tips are unplugging electrical items when they are not being used and making your own lunch. She also suggests using coupons, planning your meals and even borrowing…
DetailsLEADERS LEAGUE. What is the specificity of the Paris office? Stephane de Lassus The Paris office is fo- cused on private clients issues. We offer a unique combination of legal and tax services to companies, investors and family groups, as well as management teams. We assist clients, both French and foreign, in structuring their transactions and…
DetailsThe Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced that it will introduce mobile courts at cricket stadiums in an innovative attempt to prevent gambling from taking place at the upcoming tri-nations series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. [embedded content] An Extreme Reaction? Under the new system, individuals that are caught betting within the stadiums when the games…
DetailsFRANKFURT (Reuters) – A major shareholder in Thyssenkrupp has criticized Chief Executive Heinrich Hiesinger for failing to achieve his own profit targets, raising tensions before the German industry groups annual meeting next Friday. Swedish investor Cevian reiterated its call to restructure Thyssenkrupp, in which it controls an 18 percent stake, piling pressure on Hiesinger as…
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