out of business

In this case, Leonard agreed to a $28-million contract for endorsement and marketing work for Aspiration, which went out of business in March.

Chief among Volcere's policies is the decriminalisation of recreational cannabis, which he believes would put Seychelles' drug lords out of business and bring down the high number of working age people addicted to drugs - currently standing at 10%, according to official government data.

Four years later, Aspiration, a sustainability firm that also generated and sold carbon credits, is out of business.

These rules in the UK and US had meant the likes of Shein and its rival Temu could keep prices low for shoppers but some retailers argued they were undercutting them and risked putting High Street brands out of business.

Samantha Panton said Roasters, one of Tamworth's oldest family firms, could have been "put out of business" if E.On followed through on threats to take her to court and disconnect her.