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Administrators exploring sale of accessories chain Claire’s UK

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 | ADMINISTRATION
Fashion accessories and jewellery giant Claire’s has fallen into administration, with administrators now exploring the possibility of a sale of the business, which has more than 300 stores across the UK and Ireland. The ap... continue reading

Aquaculture services business falls into administration

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 | ADMINISTRATION
Aqualife Services Limited, a Stirling-based aquaculture services business, has ceased trading and been placed into administration. Founded in 1996, Aqualife Services specialised in fish vaccination, serving the aquaculture sector ... continue reading

UK administrations update: August 5 - 12

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 | ADMINISTRATION
Since our last update, the following businesses have been confirmed as having fallen into administration. All dates indicate when the administration was announced and not necessarily the dates on which administrators were appointe... continue reading

Certain assets sold as Birmingham law firm enters administration

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 | ADMINISTRATION
Glaisyers LLP, a Birmingham-headquartered law firm dating back to the 19th century, has fallen into administration. The collapse of the longstanding firm was attributed to a number of factors, along with rising costs. Establishe... continue reading

Hestercombe house and gardens in Somerset falls into administration

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 | ADMINISTRATION
Hestercombe, a visitor attraction, estate and gardens in Somerset, has fallen into administration amid declining visitor numbers. The Taunton estate, which includes landscaped gardens and a 16th century house, is open to the publi... continue reading

UK administrations update: July 29 - August 5

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 | ADMINISTRATION
Since our last update, the following businesses have been confirmed as having fallen into administration. All dates indicate when the administration was announced and not necessarily the dates on which administrators were appointe... continue reading

Assets and brand up for sale as womenswear retailer enters administration

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 | ADMINISTRATION
The assets and brand of a prominent fast fashion womenswear retailer are up for sale after the company fell into administration. Manchester-based Missy Empire generated revenue of more than £12 million in its most recent acc... continue reading

UK administrations update: July 22 - 29

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 | ADMINISTRATION
Since our last update, the following businesses have been confirmed as having fallen into administration. All dates indicate when the administration was announced and not necessarily the dates on which administrators were appointe... continue reading

East Midlands engineering firm falls into administration

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 | ADMINISTRATION
Franklyn Yates Engineering, an East Midlands-based engineering firm specialising in providing mechanical, electrical, instrumental, control and automation services, has fallen into administration. Based in Derbyshire, Franklyn Y... continue reading

Assets to go on sale as gear manufacturer enters liquidation

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 | ADMINISTRATION
Assets including plant and machinery are going up for sale after a long-established Wrexham precision gears manufacturer closed and collapsed into liquidation. Woollacott Gears was established more than 100 years ago and special... continue reading

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