A number of UK businesses have fallen into administration recently, including a popular restaurant chain, a travel agency, and a pizza dough supplier. The challenging economic climate has forced many companies to call in administrators or close their doors.
Maroush
London-based Lebanese restaurant chain Maroush, which operates six branches across the city, has collapsed into administration. According to a notice published in The London Gazette, Maroush Group Limited was placed into administration on June 12, 2026, through the High Court of Justice. The chain was founded by Lebanese couple Marouf and Houda Abouzaki after they relocated to London during the Lebanese Civil War, opening their first restaurant on Edgware Road in 1981. Licensed insolvency practitioners Nick Parsk and Carrie James of Oury Clark Chartered Accountants have been appointed as joint administrators.
Strachan Travel Ltd
After 40 years of business, Lancashire-based travel company Strachan Travel has formally entered voluntary liquidation, with all holiday packages understood to have been cancelled. The company passed resolutions to wind up the business on June 11, with joint liquidators officially appointed on June 16. The notice states that Richard Ian Williamson and Francesca Vivace of Campbell, Crossley & Davis have been appointed as joint liquidators. The company's website appears to have gone offline following the liquidation.
JRL Brickwork
UK brickwork contractor JRL Brickwork is among the businesses that have entered administration in recent weeks. The construction firm coordinates the efforts of around 300 contractors nationwide. Lee Morris and John Thompson of Marshall Peters will now run the day-to-day business. It is not yet clear what led to the move, though last month The Business Desk reported that JRL had submitted a notice of intention to appoint administrators.
Lighthouse Travel Ltd
Lighthouse Travel, a coach operator providing school transport and private hire travel, has entered liquidation after ceasing trading amid challenging economic conditions. Formerly known as Island Coach Services Ltd, the company ceased operations in November after serving customers on the Isle of Wight and across the south coast since 2020.
Felldale Retail
After 43 years in business, Felldale Retail, which operated several Lakeland Leather branches in the UK, entered voluntary liquidation in May. The firm, incorporated in 2014, operated Lakeland Leather stores across the UK as a subsidiary of Lakeland Fashion Limited. Its collapse follows the closure of several stores in recent months. A spokesperson confirmed that Lakeland Limited as an overall brand continues to trade profitably.
Millennium Dough Company
Millennium Dough Company has ceased operations after 34 years, with creditors owed over £1 million. The company produced wholesale artisan frozen pizza dough from its West London hub. Administrators Nicholas Charles Simmonds and Chris Newell of Quantuma Advisory Limited were appointed on June 8 to rescue the company or achieve a better return for creditors.
