Properties owned by 'bankrupt' council go under hammer
A range of disused properties owned by Birmingham Council have been going under the hammer.
Birmingham|Feb 8
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Dudley Council 'will not go bankrupt' but tough choices have to be made, says leader
"Tough choices will have to be made" but Dudley Council is nowhere near bankruptcy, the authority's leader has declared.
Dudley|Oct 24, 2023
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‘Bankrupt’ Birmingham City Council issues report on asset sales and staff cuts
An agenda issued ahead of a meeting next week also contained an unreserved apology for uncertainty caused by the authority’s financial situation.
Birmingham|Sep 19, 2023
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City council declares itself 'effectively bankrupt'
Birmingham Council has issued a section 114 notice, effectively declaring itself as bankrupt after being hit by a huge equal pay bill.
Birmingham|Sep 5, 2023
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Region loans £15m to bankrupt Surrey council
A total of £15 million of West Midlands public money has been loaned to a bankrupt council in Surrey prompting criticisms of “reckless” lending.
Birmingham|Aug 17, 2023
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Bridgnorth Cliff Railway boss fears closed attraction could go bankrupt
A director of Bridgnorth Cliff Railway, which has been closed on health and safety grounds, has said he fears the visitor attraction could go bankrupt if it stays shut for too long.
Attractions|Feb 7, 2023
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Bridgnorth Cliff Railway boss fears closed attraction could go bankrupt
A director of Bridgnorth Cliff Railway, which has been closed on health and safety grounds, has said he fears the visitor attraction could go bankrupt if it stays shut for too long.
Attractions|Feb 7, 2023
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LaLiga would be ‘bankrupt’ if Real Madrid and Barcelona join Super League
The presidents of Real and Barca are both firm advocates of the Super League project.
UK & international sports|Dec 2, 2022
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LaLiga would be ‘bankrupt’ if Real Madrid and Barcelona join Super League
The presidents of Real and Barca are both firm advocates of the Super League project.
UK & international sports|Dec 2, 2022
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Leader warns of councils in the West Midlands 'fearful' of going bankrupt in the next two years
A council leader has warned that some local authorities in the West Midlands are 'fearful' of going bankrupt over the next few years.
Politics|Nov 20, 2022
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Leader warns of councils in the West Midlands 'fearful' of going bankrupt in the next two years
A council leader has warned that some local authorities in the West Midlands are 'fearful' of going bankrupt over the next few years.
Politics|Nov 20, 2022
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Bankrupt caterer who abused £70,000 worth of Covid loans hit with 11 years of restrictions
A bankrupt Black Country caterer will have to abide by 11 years of restrictions after abusing £70,000 worth of Covid loans.
West Bromwich|Nov 12, 2022
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Ex-Walsall footballer bankrupt over £120k gambling debts
A former Walsall footballer has accepted bankruptcy restrictions for six years after he chose to pay off £120,000 gambling debts ahead of other creditors.
Walsall|Jun 15, 2022
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Ant McPartlin says he worried new show Limitless Win would ‘bankrupt ITV’
Contestants play for a limitless jackpot in the show, which begins on January 8.
Showbiz|Jan 7, 2022
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Ant McPartlin says he worried new show Limitless Win would ‘bankrupt ITV’
Contestants play for a limitless jackpot in the show, which begins on January 8.
Showbiz|Jan 7, 2022
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