Job, loans and savings are all affected by the rise in interest rates announced by the Bank of England.
The company, which was majority owned by a private equity firm, said it was beginning a "new chapter".
A consultation will consider fines and other ways to clamp down on dangerous e-bike riders.
A little-known investment group has made a bid to buy the business.
Democrats will hold Congress but President Donald Trump still has the power to block their plans.
The brand's 38 physical stores and online sites will continue to operate while receivers review its operations.
Most analysts are predicting an increase from 3.75% to 4%, the first increase in more than three years.
Pound reaches highest level against a basket of currencies since the Brexit referendum a decade ago
The billionaire's political action committee (Pac) contributed $47m (£35m) to Ken Paxton's campaign.