Subcontractors, plant hire businesses and building material suppliers are caught between weak demand in the construction supply chain, rising costs and tighter credit. A recovery is expected from 2027, but businesses must protect their liquidity now to be in a position to benefit.
Filter insights by:
Showing 16 of 105 content results
Get your financing structure right now to make the most of pre-Christmas trading and survive the January lull.
Many UK automotive suppliers have the capacity, automation and delivery discipline that aerospace and defence need. So what is stopping the UK supply chain pivoting to these sectors? After a revealing working session in Birmingham, Jon Roden reflects on what needs to happen next.
Choosing trade finance, or refinancing an existing facility, is rarely straightforward and it can be hard for firms to navigate their options. We explain why understanding the working capital cycle is essential, and how modelling different facilities against it helps businesses choose the right provider.
DC master trusts are moving into private assets. Learn why robust governance, not just compliance, will decide whether trustees deliver better member outcomes.
Industry experts explore how banks can support UK growth, from releasing capital for lending to tokenisation and digital assets. They also look at the delivery challenge for challenger banks.
Consumer demand and investor appetite are encouraging, but thinner margins, an unresolved legal challenge and a run of recent administrations show that risks persist in the holiday park sector. We set out the pressures to watch and how operators and lenders can build resilience.
Why actively managing liquidity and being well prepared for financing discussions is essential for builders' merchants right now
A look at this summer's wave of digital asset exchange exits, and the importance of an orderly wind-down ahead of the FCA’s cryptoasset authorisation regime.
What does the OEM restructuring wave mean for the UK auto supply chain
A look at the pressures still facing hospitality firms after a strong summer, and what they mean for restructuring activity in the market.
Our 2026 report provides an overview of the care homes sector, the challenges faced by operators and explores the potential, now and in the future.
New PSA26 rules let DB trustees release pension surplus to employers – key clarity on funding tests, covenant and next steps.
Ian Guthrie, Grant Thornton UK's Head of Real Estate Advisory reflects on his 35 year career navigating credit markets and complex restructurings
Cyber risk is emerging as a key employer covenant threat. Explore what the 2026 AFS means for trustees and how to assess sponsor exposure.
UK tourist attractions are recovering, but rising costs, weaker demand and regional gaps are putting pressure on growth and investment heading into winter.
