Scottish Business Administrations Fall but Pressures Persist Across Key Sectors

Scottish business administrations fall but pressures persist across key sectors

The number of Scottish businesses entering administration fell by 24% in the first half of 2025, according to new analysis by full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau.

Construction accounted for 10% of administrations in 2025

According to new data, the construction industry is the third worst-hit sector in the UK for administrations in 2025 According to an analysis by Shakespeare Martineau, 10% of the 783 businesses that entered administration in the first half of 2025 were construction firms. This marks an 11% decrease compared to the 879 total administrations recorded during the same period in 2024. Specifically, 79 construction companies filed for administration i…

Construction accounted for 10% of administrations in 2025, analysis reveals

The construction industry accounted for 10% of administrations in the first six months of 2025 – the third worst-hit sector in the UK – according to analysis by full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau. A total of [read more...]