Glacier Energy Manufacturing Administration: 53 Jobs Lost in North Sea Supply Chain
Glacier Energy Manufacturing Limited, part of the Aberdeen-headquartered Glacier Group, has entered administration. The Stockton-on-Tees facility, formerly Francis Brown, has ceased operations with 53 jobs lost. Teneo Financial Advisory has been appointed administrator.
HMRC Direct Recovery of Debts: How Bank Account Deductions Work in 2026
HMRC has confirmed it has restarted its Direct Recovery of Debts powers in a test and learn phase. The scheme allows tax to be taken directly from bank accounts, building society accounts and cash ISAs, with safeguards including a £1,000 debt threshold and a £5,000 protected balance.
Portugal Airport Strike: UK Traveller Rights, Travel Insurance Exclusions and TAP Waiver
Portugal's 24 hour national strike on 3 June 2026 cancelled around 360 to 500 flights at Lisbon, Porto, Faro and Madeira. UK261 cash compensation does not apply for a general strike, but airlines must still offer refunds, rerouting and care. Travel insurance industrial action clauses limit cover.