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.
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.
Rajul Dhokia and Matthew Hattersley ask if US wealth can help revive stalled UK developments
At the tail end of the pandemic, remote working and low interest rates created significant developer investment into rural areas. However, as interest rate and build costs increased potential profit turned to loss and some schemes are now looking for buyers.
David Hayton and David Abbott discuss the impact of high-end investment on the care sector
The UK care home sector attracted almost $2bn of US investment in the first half of 2025, expanding the number of luxury care home options in the process. Writing for Caring Times, David Hayton and David Abbott from BTG discussed the impact on the rest of the market, including the opportunity for revitalisation through renovation.
Robert Insall comments on the impact of rising tariffs on toy brands
When tariffs rose at the start of 2025, Robert Insall, Partner at BTG, was asked to contribute his thoughts to a Bloomberg article about the impact on toy makers that were reliant on Chinese manufacturers for their products.
Greg Forde comments on the impact of ‘shadow bank’ lending for pension schemes in The Daily Telegraph
In a Daily Telegraph article around pension schemes in the UK investing in private credit funds, Greg Forde, partner and deal, debt and capital advisory expert at BTG, provides insight into the volatility of the ‘shadow banking’ area of the financial market.
Andy Thompson writes for Estates Gazette about an agri-resi conversion opportunity for landowners
In an article for Estates Gazette Andy Thompson, Director and Agency and Auctions expert at BTG Eddisons, has highlighted a significant opportunity for agricultural landlords to convert farm buildings on their property, through Permitted Development Rights.