最新数据显示，今年第三季度英国处于严重财务困境的企业数量攀升至738,144家，创下自2004年相关记录开始以来的最高水平，较去年同期增长1.6% 1。这一严峻态势加剧了公众对于财政大臣约翰·希利（John Healey）在周三即将公布的首份预算案中提供更多商业支持的压力 1。服务业、建筑业和房地产等行业成为受冲击最严重的领域，其中支援服务类企业达118,695家，建筑类108,340家，房地产类99,908家 1。此外，酒店业财务困境企业数量上升5%至18,866家，食品与药品零售商增加超过7%至19,269家 1。
报告指出，劳动力成本上升、通货膨胀以及高昂的借贷成本是挤压上述行业的主要原因 1。截至8月底，英国企业拖欠英国税务海关总署（HMRC）的金额仍高达273亿英镑，虽然较新冠疫情期间513亿英镑的峰值已追回约240亿英镑，但仍远高于疫情前114亿英镑的水平 1。在此背景下，首相安迪·伯纳姆（Andy Burnham）承诺将“削减繁文缛节”以改善营商环境 1。
The number of British companies facing significant financial difficulties has reached its highest level in over 20 years, with data revealing that 738,144 businesses were in distress during the third quarter of this year 1. This figure represents a 1.6% increase compared to the same period last year and marks the peak since records began in 2004 1. The surge in struggling firms is placing heightened pressure on Chancellor John Healey, who is preparing to deliver his first budget on Wednesday, as calls grow for greater support for the commercial sector 1.
Sector-specific analysis indicates that support services, construction firms, and real estate agencies are among the hardest hit, recording 118,695, 108,340, and 99,908 distressed businesses respectively 1. The hospitality industry saw a 5% rise in financially troubled companies to 18,866, while food and drug retailers experienced an increase of more than 7%, bringing their total to 19,269 1. These sectors are reportedly suffering from a combination of rising labor costs, inflation, and high borrowing expenses 1.
Compounding the financial strain, UK businesses owed £27.3 billion in arrears to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) at the end of August 1. While approximately £24 billion has been recovered since arrears peaked at £51.3 billion during the pandemic, the current outstanding debt remains significantly higher than the pre-pandemic total of £11.4 billion 1. In response to the broader economic challenges, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has promised to “slash red tape” as part of efforts to stimulate business activity 1.
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