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October 14, 2020

Over 1,000 UK startups collapse amid coronavirus

September saw the highest number of UK startups failing for 10 years.


Freya Pratty

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The number of startups filing for administration in the UK was at the highest level for 10 years in September, new data from Plexal and Beauhurst shows, as the impact of coronavirus takes its toll on new businesses. 

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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