UK business administrations jump 41 per cent in 2026 with 150 retail and hospitality companies insolvent

Business administrations across the United Kingdom rose by 41 per cent in January, with 151 companies entering insolvency proceedings, according to official figures. Data from the Insolvency Service showed the total was also 14 per cent higher than in the same month last year. Several well‑known retail and hospitality brands have entered administration since the…

Scottish insolvency rates edge upward despite January dip

The Scottish business landscape showed signs of marginal stabilisation in January 2026, with registered company insolvencies falling by 1% compared to the previous year. A total of 74 insolvencies were recorded during the month, consisting of 42 creditors’ voluntary liquidations and 32 compulsory liquidations. There were no new administrations, company voluntary arrangements, or receivership appointments…

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Gloucester Quays Coal Kitchen remains open despite reports

The reassurance follows the news that its management company, SH Gloucester Quays Limited, entered creditors’ voluntary liquidation on Monday 2 February 2026, raising concerns about the restaurant’s future. Opus Restructuring LLP, the liquidators, confirmed the company does not hold the lease for the Gloucester Quays site, nor does it employ staff directly. A spokesman for…