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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

UK insolvencies rising due to high interest rates, says Begbies Traynor

Insolvency specialist recruits more staff as small businesses are hit by tough economic climate

The Guardian - UK

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

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When will Paperchase products be available in Tesco, and why did the shops close?

Pens, paper, pencils and more - some of it smelly - will be back on shelves

Evening Standard

North East insolvencies jump 50% in last three months, figures show

Almost 12,300 North East businesses were holding overdue invoices on their books last month too

Birmingham Post

Insolvency specialist Begbies Traynor sees rise of companies going bust continuing into 2024

But the rise may be slow and steady rather than a sudden jump

Evening Standard

UK’s ‘zombie’ firms will be wiped out by interest rates, says insolvency specialist

Begbies Traynor’s profits leap 50% as insolvencies in England and Wales hit a 24-year high

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Rise in administrations bolsters Begbies Traynor's finances

'We have reported another successful year of continued growth'

Birmingham Post

Manchester Food and Drink Festival company collapses after being hit by 'triple whammy'

The organisers said they are taking the 'opportunity to restructure the trading operations and regroup'

Manchester Evening News

'Triple whammy' of issues force company behind Manchester Food and Drink Festival into liquidation

The festival has brought a host of world-famous names to Manchester, with the likes of Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, Tom Kerridge and Michel Roux all having been guests of the festival in past years

Birmingham Post

Insolvencies surge helps Begbies Traynor raise expectations

The group said it has seen a 'good momentum' in new insolvency appointments as well as a 'significant' increase in higher value cases

Birmingham Post

Covid-19 testing firm owed over £3.5m when it collapsed despite earning millions from pandemic

The business had employed hundreds of staff at its height

Manchester Evening News

Covid-19 testing firm that earned millions from pandemic owed over £3.5m when it collapsed

The business had operations in Cumbria and Manchester

Birmingham Post

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

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Birmingham Post

Begbies Traynor strikes multi-million pound deal for chartered surveyors Banks Long & Co

The national business advisors and restructuring specialist said further acquisitions are also planned

Evening Standard

Collapsed London pizza chain Mamma Dough bought out, saving 47 jobs, but two restaurants will close

Five locations will be saved, but two will close

The Independent UK

Worcester’s buyers given deadline of May 2 to complete takeover

Atlas, headed by Jim O’Toole and James Sandford, has until next Tuesday to purchase the club.

Birmingham Post

Westbarn Co Ltd beauty business liquidated with debts of 596k, documents reveal

The original firm behind the Soap Brows beauty product has been wound up by liquidators at Begbies Traynor

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Manchester craft ale brewer Alphabet Brewing Company goes into administration with warning the industry faces tough challenges

Joint administrator warns 'I’m certain more breweries face the same challenges as Alphabet'

Chronicle Live

Jobs lost as Gateshead car parts supplier collapses into administration

CPS Drivelink specialised in a range of car products from its Team Valley base

Birmingham Post

Jobs lost as Team Valley manufacturer CPS Drivelink falls into administration

The firm had suffered changes in the automotive parts market where motor factors have switched from buying from intermediaries

Daily Mirror

Love Island's Paige's fury as fashion firm goes into liquidation owing thousands

Forever Unique, a fashion firm which has also worked with Holly Willoughby, Amanda Holden and Charlotte Dawson, has gone into liquidation and it is claimed it could cost Paige Thorne thousands

Manchester Evening News

Company behind Real Housewives of Cheshire star Seema Malhotra's Forever Unique collapses

The brand's clothes have previously been worn by the likes of Holly Willoughby and Kate Middleton

Birmingham Post

Firm behind Real Housewives of Cheshire star Seema Malhotra's Forever Unique collapses into liquidation

Forever Unique brand remains open as Begbies Traynor said 'all options had been explored' to keep trading company open

Evening Standard

Paperchase to close all remaining stores next week

Paperchase is currently in the midst of closing its stores after falling into administration earlier this year.

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