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2026-09-07 · 31 analysed · Leading: MR. CHOW RESTAURANT LIMITED (9/10) · Licensed restaurants and cafes
Market brief
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French-owned EDF Energy in talks to acquire smaller rival So EnergyThe French-owned utility EDF Energy is in talks to acquire smaller rival So Energy in a deal that would underline the renewed wave of consolidation taking place in the domestic gas and electricity supply market.
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Healey launches £150m northern scale-up fundChancellor John Healey is to pile £150m into start-ups in the North of England as part of the government’s bid to use devolution to drive economic growth.  Healey will announce a new fund designed to back univers…
UK business & finance · 2026-09-06
Indicative figures from public sources. Not investment advice.
Top Administrations
Leading opportunity
#1
Worth investigating
Iconic 54-year-old London restaurant brand in administration; recent accounts, active trading signals.
#2
Worth investigating
10-year automotive group in administration, recent full accounts, two secured lenders.
#3
Worth a look
26-year-old wholesale textiles/clothing firm in administration, recent accounts, two secured charges.
#4
Worth a look
8-year metals business in administration, recent accounts filed, one outstanding secured charge.
#5
Low priority
Young London restaurant brand, under 3 years old, micro accounts, Dutch holding company above.
Top Liquidations
Leading opportunity
#1
Worth a look
Country pub-restaurant in Surrey, recent accounts, no charges, trading brand with physical assets.
#2
Worth a look
25-year Essex joinery firm in CVL; recent accounts, no charges, specialist trade kit likely.
#3
Worth investigating
Cambridge deep-tech touch sensor firm in CVL; IP likely the key asset worth chasing.
#4
Low priority
Small London cleaning firm, CVL, micro accounts, no charges, limited asset visibility.
#5
Low priority
17-year-old services firm in CVL; recent accounts but asset-light SIC code and no charges.
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