By Freya Gerrard
Hundreds of thousands of companies closed down in the UK in 2022, an increase of 5%, according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures. However, some businesses have thrived during this time.
Craig Hands, founder of Mitre Developments, is a successful company owner who has been running his own construction firm for over 20 years.
He spoke to our reporter Freya Gerrard about the highs and lows of running his own business and combining this with building an extension at his property.








