U.K. Firms Face Increased Financial Distress, Study Says
British business is set for a tough year, with a worrying surge in the number of firms entering “critical” financial distress in the final quarter of 2024, according to consultancy Begbies Traynor.
UK firms ‘could be pushed over edge’ after record rise in financial distress
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.
Tens of thousands of UK firms could go bust after record rise in financial distress
So, I fear 2025 could end up being a watershed moment where thousands of UK businesses ‘call time’ after struggling to survive for years'
Construction the sector with most firms in ‘critical’ financial distress, report says
Construction is the sector with the most firms deemed to be in either critical or significant financial distress, a new report has said. The latest Red Flag Alert report from Begbies Traynor said the number of UK businesses in critical financial distress rose by 50.2% quarter-on-quarter to 46,853 in Q4 last year
UK businesses face critical financial distress
LONDON - The latest Red Flag Alert report from Begbies Traynor Group (LON:BEG) has highlighted a significant rise in the number of UK businesses in critical financial distress. In the fourth quarter of 2024,
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