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Paul Bresnihan signed an undertaking disqualifying him from being a director for seven years – his company owes HMRC more than £32 million.
Suspended sentence for Bounce Back Loan fraudster
People who paid a debt relief order fee before April 2024 but did not complete their application are being offered refunds by the Insolvency Service.
Director sentenced for bankruptcy offences
On 30 June 2025, a winding-up order was made against Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery Limited, Prax Storage Lindsey Limited, and Prax Terminals Killingholme Limited. The court appointed the Official Receiver, Gareth Jonathan Allen,…
He was handed a suspended sentence last year
Jail term for bankrupt builder
The Official Receiver has announced the successful bidder – Phillips 66 Limited – for the site in Lincolnshire.
Their bans as company directors begin on Christmas Day after a court ruling earlier this month
Bounce Back Loan fraudster convicted following Insolvency Service investigations
Director sentenced for fraud and falsifying accounts
Jail for Bounce Back Loan fraudster
The Insolvency Service has announced that its new Chief Executive will be Duncan Beach
On 27 September 2018, a winding-up order was made against Essex and London Properties Limited (Company number 05426323) and the court appointed the Official Receiver as Liquidator.
Director sentenced for theft and fraudulently removing company property must repay funds
Director disqualified for 15 years
Winding-up orders were made against Assent Building Compliance Limited, LB Building Control Limited and Oculus Building Consultancy Limited (“the companies”) on 6 November 2025.
Company wound up following Insolvency Service investigations
Agency will receive an extra £25 million to help it tackle rogue directors
The Official Receiver has been appointed liquidator by the court.
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