The 28 UK companies that have collapsed into administration this week | UK | News
Over 150 businesses have gone into administration between December and January (Image: Getty)
A shocking 28 companies have appointed administrators so far this week, according to notices published in The Gazette, the UK’s official public record. The appointments span several sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, renewable energy, property development, retail, biotech and leisure. One notable example is Orbital Express Launch Ltd, a Scottish space‑launch developer which reportedly employed 163 people, and received nearly £77million in public funding.
Another one is Frog Bikes, a children’s bike manufacturer.
Jerry Lawson, Founder and CEO of Frog Bikes, said in a statement: ”Following a period of exceptional growth during the Covid pandemic, Frog Bikes has faced a series of significant and well-documented challenges that have affected many consumer and manufacturing businesses across the UK and Europe. Pandemic-era demand led to increased production commitments across the industry, which were later impacted by global supply-chain disruption, rising input and logistics costs, and extended lead times. These pressures were compounded by the effects of Brexit, which added further complexity, cost, and uncertainty to international trade and distribution. Recent increases in the cost of employment have further squeezed the business, whilst consumer confidence and discretionary spending remain low.
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British children’s bike manufacturer Frog Bikes has entered administration (Image: Getty)
“At the same time, tighter financial markets and reduced access to funding made it increasingly difficult for growing manufacturing businesses to secure the requisite working capital required to navigate these challenges.”
Mr Lawson continued: “Despite this backdrop, Frog Bikes has seen increased demand for its products in recent months. The business remains the clear market leader in premium children’s bikes in the UK and continues to be trusted by parents and loved by children. Frog Bikes has a strong international presence, supplying customers across more than 35 global markets.”
“While Frog Bikes has explored a range of options, it has not yet been able to secure a strategic investment partner aligned with the long-term vision and values of the brand. The search for a suitable partner will continue.
“However, as a precautionary measure, and to provide a period of stability while these options continue to be assessed, Frog Bikes has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators. This step offers short-term protection to allow the business to explore potential funding and restructuring solutions in an orderly manner.”
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According to the The Insolvency Service Statistics for January 2026 published on February 17, The number of administrations in January 2026 was 41% higher than in December 2025 and 14% higher than in January 2025. The number of registered company insolvencies in England and Wales was 1,744 in January 2026, 4% higher than in December 2025, but 14% lower than the same month in the previous year. Company insolvencies in January 2026 consisted of 256 compulsory liquidations, 1,323 creditors’ voluntary liquidations (CVLs), 151 administrations, 13 company voluntary arrangements (CVAs), along with one receivership appointment.
Founded in 1665, The Gazette is the UK’s official public record and is now formally the combination of three publications: The London Gazette, The Belfast Gazette and The Edinburgh Gazette. These are the UK’s official journals of record.
The Gazette was first published on November 15 1665 as The Oxford Gazette, after King Charles II moved his court to Oxford during the Great Plague. Exiled courtiers were so frightened of catching the disease that they did not want to handle London newspapers for fear of contagion therefore prompting the creation of a new official record.
It was renamed The London Gazette the following year and has recorded official national events ever since.
The Gazette primarily publishes statutory notices, meaning there is a legal requirement to advertise certain events or proposals publicly. Over 450 different notice types appear, with most relating to corporate and personal insolvency or deceased estates.
Full list of companies that have appointed administrators since Monday, based on notices published in The Gazette
- LC LASER AND FORM LTD
- STANDBY HEALTHCARE (NORTH) LTD
- DENZEL POWER – CABLING & ENERGY SERVICES LTD
- MTE HEAT TREATMENT LIMITED
- ORBITAL EXPRESS LAUNCH LIMITED
- KIT HOUSE PROPERTIES LIMITED
- RJAY DEVELOPMENTS (LONGCOT) LTD
- FROG BIKES LIMITED
- ROUTE2SUSTAINABILITY LIMITED
- MILES TOOL & MACHINERY CENTRE LIMITED
- ROAD AND RALLY DISCOUNT ACCESSORIES LIMITED
- C. FULLARD (METALS) LIMITED
- IMMEDIA BROADCAST LIMITED
- PPL REALISATIONS (WORTHING) 2026 LIMITED
- TEWITFIELD LEISURE LTD
- NIDHOGGR MEAD CO. LIMITED
- ZIRCON BRIDGING LIMITED
- W J BENNETT & SON LTD
- AMBER BRIDGING LIMITED
- OPTIMUM CONSULTING GLOBAL LTD
- ZETTA GENOMICS LIMITED
- GB LABS LIMITED
- DCC CONCEPTS LIMITED
- WELL WOMEN CENTRE
- EUROVIEW ARCHITECTURAL GLASS LTD
- MAJESTIC WINDOWS HOLDINGS LTD
- HOME COUNTIES POOLS HOLDINGS LTD
- DODONA ANALYTICS LTD
