Popular UK furniture brand and 4 more plunge into administration - full list

Popular UK furniture brand and 4 more plunge into administration - full listA furniture maker supplying M&S and John Lewis, a historic pottery company, and three other major UK businesses have entered administration recently, citing soaring operational costsCommentsNewsNicola Roy Multimedia content creator02:01, 05 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesSeveral UK businesses have entered administration recently(Image: Claudiac8 via Getty Images)A UK furniture manufacturer, a kitchenware firm and a production company are among several major British businesses that have entered administration recently.‌Companies across the nation, spanning construction to hospitality, have cited spiralling operating expenses as they seek help.‌Many firms have brought in administrators in attempts to rescue all or portions of their businesses. This often results in shop and site closures or restructuring programmes, occasionally leading to redundancies, though it doesn't necessarily signal complete closure. Here are the key administration developments you should be aware of from the past week or so.‌Belfield GroupThis company, which owns Westbridge Furniture Limited and Belfield Leisure Limited, has recently brought in administrators. The business failed to secure sufficient funding to remain viable, and Chris Pole and Will Wright from Interpath Advisory were appointed to rescue it.Both Westbridge and Belfield Leisure were formed in February 2025. Westbridge, based in Holywell, Flintshire, has approximately 300 employees and manufactures sofas for leading retailers including Marks & Spencer, John Lewis and Next, according to the Express.The business has faced challenges in recent years. It suffered poor trading results in 2025, triggering serious cashflow problems.‌Meanwhile, Belfield Leisure, located in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, has roughly 200 workers. The business focuses on soft furnishings for the British leisure industry.View 4 Images500 jobs are at risk at Denby(Image: Getty)DenbyThe his...