Businesses in South West Among Hardest Hit by Administrations

Businesses in South West among hardest hit by administrations

The retail sector was hit the hardest, with hospitality, construction, real estate and manufacturing also among the worst-affected.

Scottish business administrations fall but pressures persist across key sectors

The number of Scottish businesses entering administration fell by 24% in the first half of 2025, according to new analysis by full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau.

Hospitality accounts for 10% of UK administrations in H1

The hospitality sector accounted for 10% of all UK administrations in the first half of 2025, making it the second worst-hit industry, according to analysis by law firm Shakespeare Martineau. A total of 783 businesses filed for administration between January and June, down 11% from 879 during the same period last year. However, the figure remains 3% higher than in 2023, suggesting companies continue to face significant pressures despite signs of…

Construction accounted for 10% of administrations in 2025

According to new data, the construction industry is the third worst-hit sector in the UK for administrations in 2025 According to an analysis by Shakespeare Martineau, 10% of the 783 businesses that entered administration in the first half of 2025 were construction firms. This marks an 11% decrease compared to the 879 total administrations recorded during the same period in 2024. Specifically, 79 construction companies filed for administration i…

Construction accounted for 10% of administrations in 2025, analysis reveals

The construction industry accounted for 10% of administrations in the first six months of 2025 – the third worst-hit sector in the UK – according to analysis by full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau. A total of [read more...]