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Full list of 19 companies that have plunged into administration so far in 2026

Reach Daily Express | February 2, 2026 3:40 AM CST

Across the UK high street, there's a huge number of companies which have filed for administration since the start of 2026. From well-known accessories brands to smaller construction companies, January has seen a whopping 19 firms file for administration.

Employees of the companies are now facing redundancy, with some already having lost their jobs as businesses buckle under rising costs, inadequate consumer spending and mounting debt pressures.

This follows 1,631 UK businesses filing for administration in 2025, according to a new analysis by full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau published on January 9.

While this figure represents a 5% decrease compared with 2024, it remains 22% higher than in 2022.

Claire's (UK & Ireland operations) - Jan 6; 1,355 jobs affected; In administration with 154 stores at risk.

The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) - Jan 6; 1,220 jobs; In administration with 140 discount department stores at risk.

Versarien plc - Jan 6; approx. 100 jobs; In administration with shares suspended and patent portfolio for sale.

P&B Metal Components Ltd - Jan 6; 54 jobs; In administration with a buyer being sought for the Sheffield site.

Consumer Energy Solutions (CES) - Jan 9; 295 jobs; Ceased trading immediately, with all staff made redundant.

Planova Leeds Ltd - Jan 12; 54 jobs; Majority made redundant as the shop-fitting specialist collapsed.

G.Network - Jan 12; approx. 250 jobs; In administration while continuing to trade and restructure infrastructure debt.

TGI Fridays - Jan 13; 456 jobs; 16 restaurants closed immediately with redundancies confirmed.

Thomas Storey Fabrications Group - Jan 14; 110 jobs; Ceased trading with all staff made redundant.

CW Sellors (Jewellers) Ltd - Jan 15; 36 jobs; 36 immediate redundancies with 50 staff retained during buyer search.

Cheshire East Scaffolding Ltd - Jan 15; approx. 50 jobs; In administration.

Caldwell Construction - Jan 16; 400 jobs; In administration.

Logic Investments Ltd - Jan 16; Unconfirmed jobs; Entered Special Administration with client assets currently frozen.

Moores Furniture Group - Jan 19; 124 jobs; 124 made redundant while 336 jobs rescued in a partial sale.

Russell & Bromley - Jan 20; 440 jobs; Brand sold to Next, but 33 stores face closure, putting staff at risk.

Slingsby Gin (Spirit of Harrogate Ltd) - Jan 21; 5 jobs; In administration with brand and assets up for urgent sale.

Malin + Goetz (UK) - Jan 21; 72 jobs; All 7 UK stores and London head office closed immediately.

FK Group (Facade & Construction) - Jan 22; 40 jobs; Divisions shut down immediately due to unpaid debts from ISG failure.

CF Booth - Jan 22; 200 jobs; In administration with a rescue deal sought for workforce.