Speedy Hire swings to loss amid depot closures

Speedy Hire has slumped into the red as it grapples with a challenging economic backdrop and tax hikes announced in Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget. The London-listed firm, an equipment hire specialist, swung to a pre-tax loss of £1.5m in the year ended 31 March, 2025, down from gains of £5.1m the prior 12 months. [...]