Historic UK furniture company and 4 more in administration
A furniture store is one of a few UK businesses now sadly in administration (Image: Getty)
Over the past week or so, several UK businesses have unfortunately entered administration. This is a very common occurrence in 2026, with thousands of them facing this hurdle this year alone.
Some of the companies that have recently been forced to call in the help of administrators include a furniture company, which had been operating for 150 years. As well as this, a homebuilders and a party planning company have also fell into administration. Here’s a roundup of all the latest news you need to know about.
Airsprung
This company, which makes mattresses and beds for major retailers, has been in the business for 150 years. Sadly, it has now entered administration after facing challenging trading conditions over the past few years.
The business, based in Wiltshire, had explored some options to try and save things, but in the end had no choice but to call in administrators.
71 staff were made redundant, while those remaining were kept to help with the business’s ongoing work. It’s still continuing to trade at the moment.
Groupia
This stag and hen do company has entered administration after first opening its doors in 1999. The business specialised in organising group trips for stag and hen do celebrations.
It has now ceased trading, and no new bookings can be made.
Groupia officials did confirm trips booked to depart on or before August 31 would be honoured, and that refunds would be given to any plans from September 1 onwards.
A homebuilding company has also entered administration (Image: Getty)
Devonshire Homes
The homebuilding company, which had been in business for over 30 years, has plunged into administration. It was originally known as Langworthy Construction before its rebrand, and operated across Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset.
It built more than 2,000 homes across the South West since 2008, specialising in traditional countryside homes with thatched roofs, contemporary apartments and new houses, and even redeveloped Grade II listed buildings.
Ardmore
After a landmark High Court ruling back in April, this construction company is also now in administration. Contractor Ardmore’s construction group, which was founded in 1974, includes Ardmore Hotels & Commercial, Ardmore Major Projects, Ardmore Fitout, Landmark Facades and Ardmore Regeneration.
The business employed around 77 staff, and said its difficulties stemmed from a partially completed timber-frame project that cost a lot more to complete than expected.
BMB Logistics
The UK-based food distribution company has entered administration after just three years in business.
Based in Tonbridge, Kent, the company took pride in its facilities designed exclusively for “temperature-sensitive goods,” according to its website.
It also claimed to be committed to “providing a cost-effective, highly efficient service” that allowed them to meet their customer’s individual needs. The reason for the appointment of administrators is not yet known.
