The Latest Breaking News from Begbies

Almost 50,000 firms near collapse amid strain from tax hike, report claims

Labour-intense companies in particular have felt the impact

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025

Almost 50,000 firms near collapse amid ‘immense strain’ from tax hike – report

A report by Begbies Traynor found firms in critical financial distress rose by more than a fifth to 49,309 in the second quarter.

Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2025

Begbies Traynor boosted by rise in larger scale company failures

The firm saw annual pre-tax profits almost double to £11.5 million from £5.8 million the year before as revenues jumped 12%.

Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025

Sheffield surveyors Mark Jenkinson & Son acquired by Begbies Traynor

The £400,000 deal will see the city centre independent join Begbies' property advisory business, Eddisons

Birmingham Post · Mar 2, 2023

Construction firm Jehu goes into administration

The administration process is being overseen by Begbies Traynor

Birmingham Post · Nov 7, 2022

More than 11,000 firms in North East in distress, report says

Red Flag Alert from Begbies Traynor shows the North East bucking some national trends

Birmingham Post · Aug 5, 2022

Soaring inflation stokes sharp rise in companies suffering critical financial distress

Over 500,000 companies in distress as Repayment of Covid-support loans adds to pressure

Evening Standard · Aug 5, 2022

Sharp increase in distressed companies thanks to curtailed Covid support and spiralling costs

Researchers at Begbies Traynor say indicators point to a 'wave of insolvencies coming'

Birmingham Post · Apr 29, 2022

Creditors head to court as businesses struggle with debts, report shows

Begbies Traynor said companies are bracing for the ‘full force of debts to hit’.

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2022