Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper, who is suffering severe long-term effects from Covid, has been dealt a further blow as the business he shares with his wife has reportedly gone under.
The Good Morning Britain star, 54, recently spoke out about her fears of "money running out" as 24-hour care is required to help her ill husband.
The Mirror now reports it seems the Garraways are facing more set-backs after Kate lost her battle to save Derek's psychotherapy company Astra Aspera Limited, according to The Mail On Sunday.
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The publication reports Kate will announce in the coming days that the firm is to fold.
A friend close to the couple told the outlet: "Astra Aspera was primarily Derek's company, he was the director. Kate was made director last February so that she could attempt to keep it going.
"Kate has done her very best to do that while Derek has been incredibly ill. However, he has been unable to work, his revenue has stopped entirely and is unlikely to return in the near future.
"Kate has other jobs on GMB and Smooth Radio. With her massively increased costs it wasn't possible to keep the company going, so has to be folded."
Other pals told the outlet the rising costs of health care for Derek left no other option and it has caused more agony for the family.
Kate has kept quiet about her financial worries as she has to fund round-the-clock care for her husband, who she married in 2005.
Speaking about the treatment required for Derek, Kate told This Morning's Holly and Phillip during an appearance on the daytime show that the carers who have supported him and her family are "extraordinary".
Holly said: "That's what really struck me about it is the amount of care he needs. Like this is around the clock isn't it?"
Kate replied: "Yes, and because of his extreme health needs he does have 24-hour care so somebody has to be awake at night and somebody has to be awake during the day.
"I can't be awake 24 hours so it's fantastic to have that."
The Mirror has contacted Kate's representative for a comment.
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