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Australian farmers are the backbone of our nation’s food supply, yet they are facing unprecedented pressures that threaten their livelihoods and the sustainability of their operations. Among the most significant challenges are a lack of government support, rising labour costs, and shrinking commodity prices driven by the dynamics of supermarkets and other retailers.

At Rodgers Reidy, we often provide shadow valuation services to support legal proceedings and dispute resolution or test the robustness of existing expert reports. In doing so, we frequently uncover recurring issues and biases that can undermine the credibility and accuracy of valuation conclusions, particularly in the SME (small to medium enterprise) sector.

The landscape of financial regulation in Australia is undergoing significant changes with the introduction of new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) reforms.

Shifting fiscal, tariff and geopolitical environments have introduced a range of uncertainties, which has blunted momentum for mid-market M&A activity in the UK. Fiscal tightening, weak productivity and policy uncertainty risk stalling deal flow, as risk-off sentiment, margin pressure, and tighter financing hit SMEs hardest.

The aviation industry is braced for the impact of global tariffs. The scope of plausible outcomes range in severity, with differing deleterious consequences on supply chain resilience, delivery delays, increased manufacturing and maintenance costs, lease rates, and ticket prices.

The UK’s tourism and travel industry are set for another record-breaking year for inbound visitors, but the headline figures mask a more complex picture below the surface, despite the well publicised concerns about VAT for tourists.

The UK’s trade outlook continues to be shaped by persistent challenges with its three largest partners – the EU, US, and China – while domestic economic constraints limit the government’s ability to support exporters.

The UK’s care home market is undergoing substantial evolution, presenting opportunities for investors amid growing demand and complex structural headwinds. While an ageing population intensifies pressure on the NHS with rising waiting lists and increased prevalence of chronic health conditions, it also drives significant investment appeal in the care sector.

Begbies Traynor Group has appointed Michael Hall as Director in its Exeter office to enhance and expand its insolvency, rescue and restructuring services for businesses across Devon and Cornwall. Michael brings more than two decades of experience as a financial services professional to the leading business recovery, financial advisory and property services consultancy. 

The UK construction sector is grappling with persistent headwinds. Growth in construction business activity has softened to the slowest pace since June 2024, according to the S&P Global UK Construction PMI. Headline construction PMI fell to a six-month low of 53.3 in December.

The UK’s annual trade deficit narrowed by £14bn to £25.1bn in 2024, according to the latest ONS data. However, this masks a growing divergence between services and goods trade. Services exports remain a bright spot, while goods exports continue to decline, deepening the UK’s two-speed economy.

B. Riley Farber Advisory Inc. is pleased to have acted as exclusive financial advisor for a client (The Company) for the arrangement of $12.5M in financing from a private real estate lender.

For over 35 years, our client (“The Company”) has been a trusted provider of signal and communication solutions within the railway industry. Operating out of Ontario, the organization has built a stellar reputation, serving prominent rail and transportation companies across North America and internationally.

UK retailers are bracing for the cascading impact of recent Budget measures as rising wage cost pressures and weakening consumer confidence threaten to erode profits, squeeze margins and risk both store closures and possible insolvencies.

Less than three months after the Budget, critical financial distress climbs by 50% to 46,853 businesses