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February 13, 2026
KR8 Advisory Announces Partnership with Rising Professional Golfer Mimi Rhodes
KR8 Advisory is proud to announce a sponsorship partnership with Mimi Rhodes, one of the most exciting emerging talents in women’s professional golf. In her first full season as a professional, Mimi became a three-time Ladies European Tour winner and was awarded 2025 LET Rookie of the Year. Heading into 2026 Mimi has secured her … Continued
February 2, 2026
KR8 facilitates £8.8m funding for LPA group
KR8 have supported the raising of £8.8m of new funding for LPA Group plc, a publicly listed UK based engineering business, specialising in electronic and electro-mechanical components and systems. KR8 facilitates raising £8.8m of new funding for LPA Group plc, a publicly listed UK based engineering business, specialising in electronic and electro-mechanical components and systems. … Continued
January 27, 2026
KR8 Advisory secures the future of national engineering services and training...
KR8 Advisory secures the future of national engineering services and training provider, SERT Group. KR8 Advisory has successfully safeguarded the future of “SERT Group”, a national engineering services and training provider, with expertise spanning fast-growing sectors, including battery storage, renewable energy, hearing, EV charging points and solar. The sale preserves the employment of all direct … Continued
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January 8, 2026
Business rates, licensing reform and pubs: is there finally something to...
With another Government U-turn potentially on the cards in respect of business rates, alongside possible changes to the licensing system, pubs may finally be raising a glass or two. The Government’s efforts to address perceived “unfairness” in business rates as part of the November 2025 Budget fell flat for many businesses. While reductions in multipliers … Continued
December 4, 2025
Budget 2025: What It Means for UK Growth and Business Strategy
The UK Budget 2025, delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, was one of the most significant fiscal events in recent years. While it stabilises short-term finances, it leaves critical questions unanswered about the country’s long-term growth trajectory. The Fiscal Picture The Chancellor announced £26 billion in tax rises, pushing the tax burden to 38% of GDP, … Continued
December 2, 2025
KR8 support Weird Fish and Total Capital Partners with buy-and-build growth...
KR8 supported Weird Fish (“Weird Fish Holdings Limited” or “the Company”) and its sponsor, Total Capital Partners (“TCP”), with raising a substantial amount of new funding to facilitate a continuation fund transaction and to support the Company’s buy-and-build growth strategy. Weird Fish is a leading active and casual lifestyle brand with several routes to market … Continued
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November 7, 2025
Personal Insolvency reform – Maintaining fairness in a shifting landscape
Having participated in one of last year’s workshops on the reform of personal insolvency legislation, I read with interest the Insolvency Service’s recently published initial evaluation and conclusions. For those interested, a link to the full report is provided at the end of this summary. With over 25 years of specialisation in personal insolvency, I … Continued
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October 23, 2025
The Art of Forecasting: Building Confidence Through Better Models
“A forecast is just that — a forecast. Put your crystal ball away; no one can see the future.” The value of forecasting is a recurring debate. For advocates, it’s a crucial business tool; for detractors, it’s time better spent tackling real-world problems — less navel-gazing, more action. Whichever side of the fence you’re on, … Continued
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October 15, 2025
Cyber Attack at JLR: The Ripple Effect — and How Stakeholders...
The recent cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has sent shockwaves through the automotive sector, exposing just how vulnerable even the most established manufacturers are to digital disruption. As systems become more integrated, so too does exposure to risk. While the immediate impact was operational, the wider financial and supply chain consequences are still … Continued
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October 7, 2025
Is the age of HMRC forbearance finally over?
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic (September 2020), HMRC’s overdue debt surged to over £70bn, a level raised by the Coronavirus VAT Deferment Scheme and other forbearance measures. Overdue debt reduced to £44bn by December 2024, which prime facie represented a substantial reduction of £26bn. However, this apparent progress masks a number of factors … Continued