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Film producer’s 50 firms struck off companies register, leaving workers unable to chase fees

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Film producer’s 50 firms struck off companies register, leaving workers unable to chase fees
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Liz Hurley filmed scened for one of Alan Latham’s films, City Girls, in 2021. There is no evidence that she was unpaid for her work. Photograph: Rich Gold/AlamyView image in fullscreenLiz Hurley filmed scened for one of Alan Latham’s films, City Girls, in 2021.

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Liz Hurley filmed scened for one of Alan Latham’s films, City Girls, in 2021. There is no evidence that she was unpaid for her work. Photograph: Rich Gold/AlamyView image in fullscreenLiz Hurley filmed scened for one of Alan Latham’s films, City Girls, in 2021. There is no evidence that she was unpaid for her work. Photograph: Rich Gold/AlamyFilm industryFilm producer’s 50 firms struck off companies register, leaving workers unable to chase feesScores of Alan Latham’s firms were removed by Companies House, including one set up for movie starring Liz HurleySimon GoodleySun 21 Jun 2026 02.00 EDTLast modified on Sun 21 Jun 2026 02.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA prolific film producer, whose projects have starred the likes of Frasier’s Kelsey Grammer and Four Weddings and a…

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