Pret A Manger Faces Liquidation Claim Over Unpaid Debts Amid Operational Failures

Background and Context Pret A Manger (Pret), a UK-based chain positioning itself as a purveyor of fresh, healthy food, is grappling with incidents that call its operational integrity into question. In February 2025, Pret A Manger (Europe) was hit with a winding-up petition from Castle Water over an unpaid £1,500 water bill—a small but telling … Continue reading Pret A Manger Faces Liquidation Claim Over Unpaid Debts Amid Operational Failures →

How Government Cash Keeps the Art World Spinning: A Look at Europe’s Subsidy Game

Introduction Art isn’t just about fancy paintings or weird sculptures hanging in galleries—it’s a real money-maker, pulling in cash while putting cities on the map and fueling tourism. But here’s the thing: the art world’s a tough place to survive. It’s risky, doesn’t always turn a quick profit, and needs a little push to keep … Continue reading How Government Cash Keeps the Art World Spinning: A Look at Europe’s Subsidy Game →