Official Receiver

British  

noun

1. an officer appointed by the Department of Trade and Industry to receive the income and manage the estate of a bankrupt pending the appointment of a trustee in bankruptcy See also receiver

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Official Receiver

The Official Receiver took over the Lindsey Oil Refinery in North East Lincolnshire last month after its owner Prax went into administration, putting 420 jobs at risk.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2025

According to Daniel Curthoys, in court for the Official Receiver, Shaun Cooper had also failed to turn up for any of the numerous interviews arranged by investigators.

From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2025

A spokesperson for the Official Receiver, which also acts on behalf of Carillion's creditors, said that it had taken the action in the interest of those "who lost substantially in the liquidation".

From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2022

Mrs May said the Official Receiver was looking into the issue and could recover the cash if necessary.

From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2018

"What about the Lexicographer and the Official Receiver?" he asked.

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