Several UK businesses have recently entered administration, including a 150-year-old furniture manufacturer, a housebuilder, and an events organiser. This trend has become increasingly common in 2026, with thousands of firms facing financial difficulties.
Airsprung: 150-Year-Old Mattress Maker Collapses
Airsprung, a Wiltshire-based mattress and bed manufacturer that supplied major high street names, has entered administration after 150 years of trading. The company explored rescue options but ultimately had no alternative but to appoint administrators. According to reports, 71 employees have been made redundant, while remaining staff are assisting with ongoing operations. The business continues to trade for now.
Groupia: Stag and Hen Party Organiser Stops Trading
Groupia, a stag and hen party organiser founded in 1999, has entered administration and stopped trading. No new bookings are being accepted. The company confirmed that trips scheduled to depart on or before August 31 will be honoured, and refunds will be issued for arrangements from September 1 onwards.
Devonshire Homes: Housebuilder with 30-Year History
Devonshire Homes, previously known as Langworthy Construction, has entered administration after trading for over three decades. The firm operated in Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset, building over 2,000 properties since 2008, including traditional rural homes, modern flats, and renovated Grade II listed buildings.
Ardmore: Construction Contractor Hit by High Court Judgment
Ardmore, a construction contractor established in 1974, has entered administration following a significant High Court judgment in April. The group, which includes Ardmore Hotels & Commercial, Ardmore Major Projects, Ardmore Fitout, Landmark Facades, and Ardmore Regeneration, employed around 77 people. The company attributed its troubles to a partly finished timber-frame scheme that proved far more expensive to complete than expected.
BMB Logistics: Food Distribution Business Fails After Three Years
BMB Logistics, a UK-based food distribution company headquartered in Tonbridge, Kent, has gone into administration after only three years of operation. The firm specialised in temperature-sensitive goods and claimed to provide cost-effective, highly efficient services. The circumstances behind the administration remain unclear.
