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IFT survey research on Part 26A Restructuring Plans updated for 2025

Written by Nicolette Stickland on May 6, 2026

Building on its 2024 research, The IFT conducted an update survey into the use and consideration of Part 26A Restructuring Plans with the sample of market participants, including looking at consideration of RPs for SME businesses.

Key findings are available here.

Turnaround, the economy and people

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60K Jobs

Members of The IFT saved an estimated almost 60,000 jobs in 2024-25.

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£2.8 Billion

IFT members helped add £2.8 billion in shareholder value in 2024-25.

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80% busier/as busy

IFT members report high demand for turnaround support.

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60%

Nearly 60% of stressed companies don’t know they are in trouble until it is too late.

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