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Recent news from the high street has been quick to point out the failings of traditional retailers. But what should companies be doing to ensure success? We take a look at some of the innovative solutions being explored by the companies pushing ahead in the clothing sector.

As we head towards 2021, board meetings should become less about firefighting existential crises and more about planning a prosperous future. For good reason, there has been a lot of crisis management in 2020, but a new year is the perfect chance to be proactive. Board meetings are the best starting point for driving that change.

It is getting awfully close to that most important meal of the entire year, Christmas dinner. The toil of pre-big day planning, the hours of peeling, the complex timings and the seemingly endless preparation are almost upon us.

With news of Peugeot taking over GM’s European operations in a complex multi-billion-dollar deal, M&A analysts Plimsoll have picked out 2 other companies that are highly attractive takeover targets for very different reasons. Could they be the next big news story in the Global Car market?

A business valuation is the ultimate arbiter on whether the decisions the board makes are adding to what the company is ultimately worth. 

The latest edition of the Plimsoll UK Financial Software report shows that almost half of the companies analysed have been given a rating of ‘Strong’. Based on the Plimsoll Model, which highlights the financial health of each company over four years, the fact that such a high proportion of companies have received the highest rating is a clear indication that the industry is thriving.

In the most comprehensive survey of its kind, market analysts Plimsoll have canvassed the mood of the UK’s key business leaders as we enter the 7^th week of lockdown. The overwhelming sense is that while the damage COVID-19 has inflicted across the UK economy is going to be extensive, the majority expect to have the financial resource to make it to the other side, and most are desperate to protect their employees.

The UK has made significant strides in recent years in transitioning towards a low-carbon economy, with renewable energy playing a crucial role in this transformation. According to data from the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, renewable energy sources generated a record 43.1% of the UK's electricity in the third quarter of 2021, up from 42.1% in the same period in 2020. In this blog, we will examine the state of the UK renewable energy market, including its growth, challenges, and opportunities and a summary of Plimsoll’s financial rating of the entire sector.

How many of us could have predicted 2020 and the impact it has had on every aspect of business life? We’ve seen some industries shuttered for months on end. Others have pivoted to new markets just to survive. Some companies across various markets have never been busier.