Major UK furniture brand and 4 more collapse into administration

A UK furniture maker, a kitchenware business and a manufacturing brand are just a few of the major UK businesses which have sadly collapsed into administration recently. Companies all over the country, from construction to hospitality, have blamed soaring operational costs, including energy and materials, as reasons for calling in help.

Many have called in administrators to help save all or part of their business. This often means stores and sites close down or undergo restructuring, sometimes resulting in staff being let go, but it doesn't always mean a full shutdown. Here's all the latest administration news you need to know.

Belfield Group

This company, which owns Westbridge Furniture Limited and Belfield Leisure Limited, recently appointed administrators. The firm failed to secure enough cash needed to stay afloat with Chris Pole and Will Wright, from Interpath Advisory, appointed to save it.

Both Westbridge and Belfield Leisure were established in February 2025. Westbridge, based in Holywell, Flintshire, employs around 300 staff and produces sofas for major retailers including Marks & Spencer, John Lewis and Next.

The company has encountered difficulties in recent years. It was hit with a poor trading performance in 2025 which has led to severe cash flow issues.

Meanwhile, Belfield Leisure, based in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, employs roughly 200 people. The firm specialises in soft furnitishings for the British leisure sector.

Denby

The historic pottery company, established in 1809, appointed administrators on March 31. The company, which is still trading from the same base in Derbyshire where it was founded over 200 years ago, had been exploring its options but had reportedly been unable to find investors who aligned with its vision and values.

Denby will reportedly continue to trade during the administration process. The company employs around 600 people in the UK.