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.
SMEs should frame AI as a productivity driver rather than a strategy
Artificial intelligence (AI) is widely positioned as a growth and innovation accelerator. But for most SMEs, AI is better framed as a productivity driver rather than a strategy.
BTG supports Covestus on Dentyl and UltraDex brands acquisition
BTG has supported Covestus on the acquisition of the Dentyl and UltraDex brands from Venture Life Group.
Begbies Traynor Group plc rebrands to BTG as it eyes further growth
AIM-listed financial and real estate advisory firm Begbies Traynor Group has rebranded as BTG, reflecting the continued growth and evolution of the group beyond its historical core strength of insolvency and restructuring services.
Red Flag Alert Q4 2025 figures released
The latest Red Flag Alert figures for Q4 2025 reveal current market performance and future outlook for UK businesses
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.
Begbies Traynor support Tŷ Nant on Strathmore acquisition
Begbies Traynor delivers financial due diligence support on the acquisition trail towards 2030 target for Welsh water brand
Mantra Commercial brokers £122m finance package for landmark Abbey Wood Development
Mantra Commercial has introduced a £122 million development finance facility to Definition Capital supporting the delivery of a major mixed-use regeneration scheme in Abbey Wood, South-East London.
Critical financial distress soars across the economy ahead of Budget
The latest Red Flag Alert report from BTG Begbies Traynor, which has provided a snapshot of British corporate health for almost two decades, has revealed a 78.0% year-on-year increase in ‘critical’ financial distress as higher taxes on businesses, economic uncertainty and inflation weighed on the UK economy.
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club enters administration
Julian Pitts, Kris Wigfield and Paul Stanley of Begbies Traynor have been appointed joint administrators of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club Limited and of Sheffield 3 Limited, the company that owns the club’s stadium, on 24 October 2025.
