A number of major UK businesses have collapsed into administration in recent weeks. It has been a challenging time for many firms, with three more businesses adding to the growing list.
UK business administrations surged by 41% in January this year, driven by high-street failures, rising wages, weaker consumer spending, and higher operating costs. Official Insolvency Service statistics show 151 companies entered administration in January, representing a 14% increase compared to January 2025. Now, a major food retailer, housebuilding company and manufacturer have all fallen into administration.
Food retailer
Muscle Food, which is known for premium meat and high-protein meals, went into administration after a small-business lender, Bizcap,…