UK Firms Face Highest Financial Distress in BTG Records

BTG reported that 738,144 UK businesses were in significant financial distress in the third quarter of 2026.

BTG found 738,144 UK firms in serious trouble.

This was in quarter three of 2026. It was 1.6% more than last year.

BTG started this report in 2004. This was the highest number.

Construction had many firms in trouble. Real estate did too.

Mark Fry is BTG's chief executive. He said costs were higher.

Jobs, energy and loans cost more. Prices also rose.

The chancellor promised more “breathing space”. The promise was in the Budget.

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