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Near-50% jump in construction companies in ‘critical’ financial distress

Construction News UK May 1, 2026 · 11:45 am Read Original
Bullish 67.9
−100 Bearish 0 +100 Bullish

The number of construction companies in ‘critical’ financial distress rose by nearly 50 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, according to an insolvency specialist. BTG, formerly known as Begbies Traynor, said there were 9,466 UK construction businesses in the category during the…
The post Near-50% jump in construction companies in ‘critical’ financial distress appeared first on Construction News.

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Source Construction News UK
Published May 1, 2026 · 11:45 am
Article ID ogul110
Original URL Open source
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Bullish 67.9
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