Jenny Fram comments on the uptake of CIF and if schools can increase their success rate
After the government released its latest data on Condition Improvement Funding (CIF) applications, Schools Week asked Jenny Fram, Director at BTG, to give her thoughts on success rates and what schools have been making applications for.
Julie Palmer and Matthew Hattersley discuss next steps for stalled housing developments with FT Adviser
As the number of financially distressed, incomplete, or stalled housing developments increases FT Adviser asked Julie Palmer and Matthew Hattersley from BTG, what actions developers and lenders can take and if this suggests that the right housing is being built.
Julie Palmer, Nazar Soofi and David Mathieson explore the financial, operational and energy challenges facing the F&B supply chain
Writing for Foodbev, Julie Palmer from Restructuring, David Matheison from Funding and Insurance and Nazar Soofi from Projects and Developments, discussed the current conditions in the food and beverage (F&B) sector and how focusing on energy security could support with cost saving measures.
BTG supports sale of leading UK electronics manufacturer to Swedish Group
Swedish-listed group, Storskogen, has acquired leading UK electronic parts and components manufacturer Darlington EMS Limited in a deal facilitated by BTG.
David Mathieson and Nazar Soofi write about rising energy costs triggering renewables installation
As the price of Brent crude – and subsequently the cost of energy – rises, businesses are facing another rise in operating costs.
BTG appointed to manage Payment Institution Special Administration
Halo Financial Limited entered Payment Institution Special Administration on 29 May 2026. Insolvency practitioners Bai Cham and Louise Longley who are Partners at BTG have been appointed as Joint Special Administrators. Carl Lever, a specialist in financial services sector restructuring and Director at BTG will be managing the case alongside the Special Administrators.
BTG strengthens real estate expertise in London with new auctions director
BTG has strengthened the national footprint of BTG Eddisons as the second largest auctioneer in the UK by volume with the appointment of Richard Watson as Director based in its Canary Wharf office.
Manufacturer bought out of administration following accelerated mergers and acquisitions (AMA) process
Leicestershire-based manufacturer of bespoke timber windows and doors, Benlowe Group Limited, has been bought out of administration by DorWins Joinery Ltd, preserving the business and the jobs of 56 employees.
BTG acquires the business recovery practice of South West firm Lameys
BTG has further enhanced its restructuring support for businesses across the South West of England with the acquisition of the business recovery and insolvency team from Lameys Accountants.
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club Limited (in Administration) completion of sale to Arise Capital Partners LLC
The Joint Administrators of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club Limited are pleased to confirm the successful completion of the sale of the Club to Arise Capital Partners LLC, a consortium led by David Storch, alongside Michael Storch and Tom Costin.
‘Critical’ financial distress leaps by a third in Q1 2026
The latest Red Flag Alert research from BTG for Q1 2026, has revealed the number of businesses in ‘critical’ financial distress rose by more than a third (36.9%) compared to the first quarter of 2025, signaling the piling pressure on UK businesses amid major global and domestic challenges.
Football Distress Report: Distress ticks up in Championship as owners lured into spending whilst concerns over Premier League relegation impact loom
English Football League (EFL) clubs experiencing financial distress have increased by 50% in the past year, according to the latest Football Distress Report from BTG for Q1 2026 (31 March 2026). Our latest report found that six of the English Football League’s 72 clubs (8.3%) are showing signs of financial distress. This number has increased 50% in the past year and trebled in the past six months following a period of falling distress volumes post-covid lockdown.