UK administrations and liquidations, 21 Aug 2026

The Salvy Report

Administrations and liquidations for ambitious buyers, plus today's market brief

2026-08-21 · 26 analysed · Leading: BRADMAC GARAGE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES LIMITED (7/10) · SIC 46690

Market brief

BoE Bank Rate3.75%as of 20 Aug 2026

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Bitcoin£56,731+7.9% 24h

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UK CPIH inflation3.2%year to Jan-26

Deal watch · acquisition

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Top Administrations

7/ 10

Leading opportunity

BRADMAC GARAGE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES LIMITED

Edinburgh · Co. SC523116

Worth a look

10-year garage equipment wholesaler in administration, recent accounts, two secured lenders.

Administration10.7 yrs oldSIC 46690Accounts 2026-01-06

Companies House Charges register Gazette notice

Top Liquidations

5/ 10

Leading opportunity

ST CYRS LTD

Penzance · Co. 06708688

Low priority

Small Cornwall hospitality firm, recent accounts but micro-scale and asset picture unclear.

Liquidation17.9 yrs oldSIC 55209Accounts 2025-12-18

Companies House Gazette notice

5/ 10

MK UROLOGY SERVICES LIMITED

Milton Keynes · Co. 08441406

Low priority

13-year-old urology consultancy entering liquidation; micro-entity, asset-light, limited transferable value.

Liquidation13.4 yrs oldSIC 94120Accounts 2025-11-20

Companies House Gazette notice

5/ 10

PCF LIMITED

Wigan · Co. 14065434

Worth a look

Small Wigan electrical retailer and repair shop in CVL; recent accounts filed July 2026.

CVL4.3 yrs oldSIC 47540Accounts 2026-07-30

Companies House Gazette notice

5/ 10

WILLOWTREE CARE LTD

Bury St. Edmunds · Co. 11608304

Worth a look

Care consultancy in liquidation, recent accounts, no charges, possible client lists or contracts.

Liquidation7.9 yrs oldSIC 70229Accounts 2025-12-21

Companies House Gazette notice

4/ 10

PROMPT MEN SERVICES LTD

London · Co. 13585133

Low priority

Tiny London removals firm, micro accounts, sole director — limited transferable asset value.

Liquidation5.0 yrs oldSIC 49420Accounts 2026-04-24

Companies House Gazette notice

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