The Winter 2012 podcast introduces our customary review of the latest insolvency figures with a focus on the continued successful use of Company Voluntary Arrangements. The first article focuses on the retail sector and how the economic downturn has affected Coventry City Centre. Our second article looks at the characteristics of Zombie companies and urges directors to take action early. Finally a brief story into how a number of laptops donated to a local Coventry charity has helped African students.