Insolvent
Die hard. From a decade low in 2015, UK insolvencies have shot up 20%. Out of 2018’s 17,439 corporate failures, construction was hit hardest with 3,940 insolvencies, despite the demand for new homes. Then admin/support firms (3,346), retail (2,608) & manufacturing (2,092). Causes include Brexit uncertainty, business rates, pension enrolment & unsecured debt
Guessed the Word? Series 47 (5/7) pic: tifenn-dgt