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9 November 2026
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Bedford Borough Council’s overspend rises to £14 million as financial crisis deepens

Bedford Borough Council’s forecast overspend has risen to £14.3 million, as internal auditors warned that the forecast overspend exceeds available reserves. The figures were discussed...
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Beales closing down sale

Beales preparing to close all stores within eight weeks, administrators confirm

Just over two weeks after confirming that the Bedford branch of Beales would close, the joint administrators have begun preparations to close all of...
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Beales closing down sale

Beales in Bedford confirmed among 12 stores to close

It has been confirmed today that the Bedford branch of Beales will close within eight weeks, despite the joint administrators saying that they are still...
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Beales closing down sale

Beales ‘closing down sale’ while administrators say it’s business as usual

The Bedford branch of Beales is advertising its closing down sale, despite assurances from the administrator that the store will continue to trade while...
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Beales

Beales latest: store group goes into administration with 23 shops at risk

Beales has today announced it has gone into administration, after a buyer for the business was not found.The joint administrators at KPMG will continue...
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