A liquidator has been appointed to a Scottish building company.
The move follows an HMRC court action against the Lanarkshire firm.
Renderworks Limited, based in Motherwell, was the subject of a petition to Hamilton Sheriff Court on behalf of the commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs.
It sought to have the company wound up and a liquidator appointed.
Colin Murdoch, of Murray Stewart Fraser Limited was appointed liquidator of the company by the creditors.
The company is described as a building and joinery business.
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It is understood there was not any “active business relating to Renderworks Limited”.
A spokesperson for HMRC said it does not comment on individual businesses because of taxpayer confidentiality, but added: "We take a supportive approach to dealing with customers who have tax debts and only file winding-up petitions once we’ve exhausted all other options, in order to protect taxpayers’ money."
In July 2026, there were 83 company insolvencies registered in Scotland, 28% lower than the number in July 2025. The total number of company insolvencies was made up of 46 creditors’ voluntary liquidations, 31 compulsory liquidations and six administrations.
South of the Border, the number of registered company insolvencies in England and Wales was 1,931 in July, 5% higher than in June, when it was 1,847 but 5% lower than the same month in the previous year when it was 2,031.
Lemi McAuley, partner and head of restructuring at Hill Dickinson, said that construction “remains under real strain from tight margins and volatile material and energy costs, with the Iran conflict adding to the uncertainty”, adding: “We’re advising clients in the sector to reprice contracts, push for milestone payments and build rolling 13-week cash flow forecasts.
“If you rely heavily on a particular customer or supplier, it’s also worth watching for early warning signs, such as slow payments, requests for extended terms or key personnel leaving, and diversifying those relationships where you can.
“For any business that is feeling the strain, the key is to take advice early, while there are still options available, as businesses that act early tend to have much better outcomes than those that wait until they reach crisis point.”
Skye restaurant secures staff housing with new funding deal
An Isle of Skye restaurant has secured new staff accommodation through a funding deal aimed at supporting its continued growth, writes Rose Moncur.
Edinbane Lodge has purchased a property just a two-minute walk from the restaurant to provide accommodation for members of its team.
The property was previously rented from a third party but has now been purchased with support from The Cumberland Building Society.
The latest funding deal follows an earlier package agreed in 2023, which enabled Edinbane Lodge to refinance and refurbish its historic lodge.
The new accommodation is expected to help the business tackle one of the biggest challenges facing hospitality businesses on the Isle of Skye, finding suitable housing for staff.
Perthshire farmer turned culled deer into meals for families in need
A Perthshire farmer is feeding families in need with surplus meat from deer culled to protect the fragile habitat of nearby protected moorland, writes Jody Harrison.
Helen Stewart set up Fair Feast after taking over her family's farm near Pitlochry and saw an opportunity to turn the venison into meals for families who needed them.
Rather than see the venison go to waste, Fair Feast built a network of food banks across rural Scotland to distribute its produce, leading to the opening of what is believed to be the world's first social enterprise butcher's shop on Pitlochry High Street.
Now, she is aiming to reach 100,000 people this year after receiving support from Business Gateway.
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