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CF Booth ltd (in admin)

James Lumb and Howard Smith from Interpath were appointed joint administrators to Rotherham-based CF Booth Limited, one of the UK’s leading metal recycling companies, on 16 January 2026 and subsequently appointed Joint Administrators over a further five of the Company’s subsidiaries on 20 January 2026.
Subsequently, on 10 March 2026, James Lumb and Howard Smith were appointed joint administrators to Demex Limited and Albion Jones Limited, also subsidiaries of CF Booth. Immediately following these appointments, the joint administrators completed a sale of substantially all the assets of all eight Companies to Ron Hull Limited. The transactions for Demex and Albion Jones were going concern sales, allowing the demolition business to continue operations.
Founded in Rotherham in 1976, Ron Hull Group has grown to become one of Yorkshire’s most recognisable companies providing a range of metal recovery and waste recycling services. Its Ron Hull Jnr division is one of the largest scrap metal traders in the North of England, buying and selling all grades of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
CAPA have been appointed by Interpath to carry out a property audit over the companies 24 premises.

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Orbital Express Launch Ltd (in admin)

Chad Griffin, Geoff Rowley and Graham Smith of FRP Advisory have been appointed joint administrators of Orbital Express Launch Ltd, the Forres-headquartered space launch technology company.

Orbex, which had operations in Forres, Scotland, and Denmark, entered administration following unsuccessful attempts to secure new investment or a strategic acquirer.

The joint administrators will now explore all options for the business, including a potential sale of its assets or technology. FRP says it is already in active discussions with more than 20 interested parties, which include other rocket developers.

Founded in 2015, Orbex was developing Prime – a low-carbon micro-launch vehicle designed to place small satellites into low Earth orbit. The company had secured £138.5 million in funding to date, comprising £33.3m in grants and £105.1m in equity. Public investment totalled £76.7m, including £26m from the UK government in 2025 and £29m from the Scottish National Investment Bank. The company had also received investment from a range of UK and European venture capital funds and strategic corporate investors.

The administration follows the unsuccessful conclusion of a Series D funding round and parallel merger and acquisition discussions. Orbex was exposed to the capital-intensive nature of launch vehicle development and long lead times to revenue so these outcomes left the business without the capital required to continue its development programme.

Chad Griffin, joint administrator and partner at FRP, said:“Orbex was at the forefront of the UK’s ambitions to create a sovereign space launch capability, and has made significant technological progress in recent years.

“Our focus now is on supporting employees, and engaging with potential interested parties to preserve value in the business assets and seek to retain space launch operations in Forres given the investments already made.

CAPA have been appointed to carry out a rates audit over the companies portfolio.

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O&H Vehicle Conversions Ltd (in admin)

A firm that made vehicles for the emergency services has gone into administration.

O&H Vehicle Conversions Limited, based in Goole, East Yorkshire, specialised in making both NHS and private ambulances and rapid response vehicles for the police.

Administrators BDO confirmed that operations have ceased and 157 employees have been made redundant with immediate effect.

Mark Thornton, of BDO, said: "It is always a sad day when a longstanding business is forced to close. Given the financial position and outlook for the company, securing a sale of the business as a going concern was not possible."

The administrators said they were appointed on 13 February due to the company facing "financial pressures affecting the wider vehicle conversion industry."

BDO have appointed CAPA to carry out a property audit over the companies various premises.

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Allard hospitality Group Ltd (CVL)

Allard's the popular café and wine bar in the North East has entered into a CVL.
Liquidators FRP have appointed CAPA to carry out a rates audit for the 3 properties in North Shields, Tynemouth and Monkseaton.

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Notting Hill Bakery (in admin)

A popular bakery owned by a seasoned restaurateur in a tourist hotspot has plunged into administration. The Notting Hill Bakery in London operates throughout the area.
Simon Bonney and James Varney of Arafino Advisory Limited have been appointed joint administrators.

The former owner, Sally Clarke, is well known in the London restaurant scene, having opened a separate eponymous restaurant in Kensington in 1984, which has been a staple in the London neighbourhood for more than 40 years.

CAPA have been appointed to carry out a rates audit over the portfolio.

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Agilitas Solutions LTD (in admin)

Agilitas IT Solutions has entered into administration. Michael Magnay and Rob Croxen of Alvarez & Marsal Europe LLP have been appointed as joint administrators.

A statement on the company's website read, “The affairs, business and property of the company are being managed by the joint administrators who act as agents of the company and without personal liability.”

Agilitas, which is based in Nottingham, is backed by private equity and employs more than 100 people, posted a notice of intention to appoint administrators via law firm Eversheds Sutherland last week.

Cameo Services has announced the purchase of Agilitas' IT maintenance customer base. The transaction ensures continuity of service for Agilitas’ channel partners and customers, while further strengthening Cameo’s position in the IT channel community.

The deal marks another milestone in Cameo's ongoing expansion, adding a significant portfolio of new channel partners and, in turn, end-user clients to its service ecosystem. This will further expand the company's reach across the UK and internationally, enabling greater service delivery capacity and deepening relationships within its existing partner network.

CAPA have been appointed by Alverez & Marsal to carry out a rates audit over the companies offices.

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Brewdog PLC (In admin)

Hundreds of people have been made redundant and dozens of bars have closed after craft beer firm Brewdog went into administration.

US beverage and medical cannabis company Tilray has bought the company's UK brewing operations, brand and 11 pubs in a £33m deal.

Administrators Alix Partners said the sale had preserved 733 jobs - and 38 bars had closed after they were not included in the initial rescue deal.

CAPA have been appointed by Alix Partners to carry out a full property audit over the former property portfolio of 49 bars, HQ & UK brewing premises.

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Promotion for Nicola

We're delighted to announce that Nicola Hainey has been promoted to Associate Director. Nicola is experienced, dedicated and has a proven track record in achieving high value outcomes on complicated property rates matters. At a time when rates is the property 'hot potato', offering this expertise is an important and valued part of the wider, and ever-growing cost audit function of our business.
CAPA Director, Tony Sweeney, comments: "This promotion not only recognises Nicola's specialism, but also the role she play's in CAPA's business development. Her new role will focus on both existing and new client relationships and supporting CAPA's key strategic objective - driving maximum cost savings for our valued clients."

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Quiz Clothing (in admin)

Alistair McAlinden and Geoff Jacobs from Interpath were appointed joint administrators to Orion Retail Limited, Tarak International Limited and Zandra Systems Limited, collectively trading as Quiz Clothing (“Quiz”), on 5 February 2026.
Founded in Scotland in 1993, Quiz is a high street fashion retailer operating from 40 stores across the UK and seven concessions across the Republic of Ireland,

Following their appointment, the joint administrators will continue to trade all 40 stores and seven concessions as a going concern while they assess options for the business. The Company’s online store, however, will close.

The majority of the Company’s employees will be retained to assist the administrators in trading the business; however, it is with regret that the administrators can confirm 109 redundancies across Quiz’s head office in Glasgow and distribution centre in Bellshill, Lanarkshire.

For the avoidance of doubt, Quiz concessions which trade from New Look and Matalan stores in the UK, are not part of the administration processes.

Interpath have appointed CAPA to carry out a property audit over the companies portfolio.

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Johnsons 1871 Ltd (in admin)

Johnsons 1871 is a long-established, family-run institution headquartered in Knutsford, Cheshire. Originally founded by Joseph Johnson as a glass and china dealer, the firm famously evolved by using horse-drawn carts for coal delivery in winter and home removals in summer.

Today, the company operates as a nationwide "complete moving and installation partner". Its blue-chip client roster features major UK organisations such as:
- Public Sector: The NHS and BBC Cymru Wales.
- Corporate & Retail: Barclays, npower, B&Q, and The Co-operative
On January 28, 2026, Steve Muncaster and Andrew Poxon of Leonard Curtis were appointed as joint administrators of Johnsons 1871 Ltd. The appointment was formally noted on February 3, 2026.

Following the appointment, the administrators moved rapidly to execute a sale to Amer Logistics Ltd. This "pre-packaged" style transition ensured that the historic brand did not cease trading, preventing the loss of 155 years of heritage and avoiding 150 immediate redundancies.

CAPA have been appointed to carry out a rates audit over the UK wide based depots.

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