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UK firms in ‘critical financial stress’ jump by a third as costs rise, report finds

Insolvency firm points to tax rises, staff costs and shaky consumer confidence after number increases to 62,193

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29

Tens of thousands of ‘zombie’ firms on brink of collapse, warns report

The latest Begbies Traynor red flag alert report revealed a 44% year-on-year jump in companies in ‘critical’ financial distress at the end of 2025.

The Independent UK · Jan 29

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

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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

Travel group Tui grows sales as tailor-made package holidays take off

The German business said people are prioritising their holidays ‘even in times of change and economic risks’.

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025

UK firms ‘could be pushed over edge’ after record rise in financial distress

Consumer-facing sectors such as hotels, leisure and retailers have particularly been under pressure, advisory firm Begbies Traynor said.

Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2025

Number of UK retailers on brink of collapse soars by 25%

Report for final three months of year shows pressure driven by rising costs and weak consumer confidence

The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2024

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UK retailers on brink of collapse surges by a quarter, report warns

The strain on the retail sector follows new data showing a drop in the number of people heading to the shops during Boxing Day sales.

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024

More UK retailers in critical financial distress; fashion brand Quiz needs more funding soon – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2024

London bears the brunt of 'perfect storm' ripping through UK business in 2024

Influential 'Red Flag' report from Begbies Traynor cites rising interest rates, soaring costs and faltering consumer confidence

Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2024

More than 47,000 UK businesses on ‘brink of collapse’, warn insolvency experts

25% jump in firms facing ‘critical’ financial distress, with property and construction sectors featuring heavily, says Begbies Traynor

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2024

More firms going bust in England and Wales than since 2009

The construction, retail and hospitality sectors are among the hardest hit, Government figures show.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

Doubts emerge over Worcester Warriors takeover as Atlas Group look to revive stricken club

Deal to buy rugby club not yet complete despite administrators signing off purchase

Evening Standard · May 9, 2023

Army cadet officer feared losing place at Sandhurst before death, inquest hears

Olivia Perks was discovered dead at Sandhurst military academy in Berkshire in February 2019.

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023

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The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023

Warriors taken over by consortium including ex-Worcester chief executive Jim O’Toole

The club entered administration earlier this season, resulting in their expulsion from the Gallagher Premiership.

Daily Mirror · Jan 24, 2023

Warning thousands of businesses face collapse as cost of living nightmare continues

There are growing fears that 2023 could see a wave of company collapses as the cost of living crisis continues, as many business owners say running their firms has felt "never-ending nightmare"

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022

Administrators begin task of finding a buyer for Worcester Warriors

Warriors are currently suspended from playing in all competitions

Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2022

Royal Mail ponders break up as it loses £1m a day

ROYAL MAIL plunged to a dramatic loss and embarked on another corporate rebrand as it headed into a summer of strikes by unhappy workers.

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The Independent UK · May 4, 2022

Boohoo records £117 million drop in profits due to Covid

The fashion giant said high return rates, lower consumer demand and pandemic-related issues were reasons for the drop in profit

Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2022

Grim outlook as danger signals go red and confidence crashes

THE extent of the financial pain facing millions of Britons was laid bare today with figures showing that business confidence in plunging and financial distress signals for companies and individuals are flashing red.

Daily Mirror · Apr 29, 2022

Hundreds of UK firms at risk of collapse as Covid loan repayments kick in

In the first three months of this year there was a 19% rise in businesses in critical financial distress compared to the start of 2021 as a perfect storm of national insurance and energy price increases kicked in with loan repayments

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 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’.

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