Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
Latest data from the Insolvency Service for England & Wales has shown that business insolvencies increased by 0.2% in 2025 when compared to 2024, rising to 23,938 from 23,880 The 2025 insolvencies comprisied of 18,525 creditors’ voluntary liquidations (CVLs), 3,730 compulsory liquidations, 1,495 administrations, 186 company voluntary arrangements (CVAs) and two receivership appointments. In 2025,…
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Latest data from the Insolvency Service for England & Wales has shown that personal insolvencies increased by 7% in 2025 when compared to 2024, rising to 126,240 from 117,958 in 2042 The annual number of IVAs in 2025 was 7% higher than in 2024, but remained lower than the record high annual numbers between 2019…
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Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland increased by 35% in December 2025. The figures showed that there were 111 company insolvencies registered. The insolvencies were comprised of 69 CVLs, 35 compulsory liquidations and seven administrations.There were no CVAs or receivership appointments. The overall 2025 Scottish business insolvency figures…
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Latest data statistics from the Insolvency Service show that there were 351 business insolvencies registered in Northern Ireland in 2025, which was an increase of 15% from 2024 (305 insolvencies). The increase was largely driven by a 56% increase in compulsory liquidations, although the number of CVLs decreased by 22%, while administrations increased by 47% and CVAs increased by…
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Opus Business Advisory Group has announced that it has further strengthened its advisory and turnaround capabilities with the appointment of Heather Bamforth as Director. Bamford brings more than 20 years of experience supporting businesses through periods of challenge, transition, and growth. She joins Opus following a senior advisory role at KPMG, where she played a…
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New data analysis by Growth Flag has highlighted that thousands of UK firms projected to deliver strong growth next year are already showing signs of financial strain. The research, which analysed more than 4.3 million UK businesses, found a shrinking pipeline of firms achieving strong growth and a widening base of companies under pressure. Just…
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New analysis of small business loan activity in Q4 2025 has shown that overall demand for funding is levelling off despite diverging trends in construction and manufacturing according to Purbeck Insurance Services. Borrowing behaviour also remained defensive. Working capital to support cash flow continued to be the dominant reason for finance in Q4 2025, with…
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