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Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland fell in July 2026.
The data showed that there were 83 business insolvencies registered in Scotland, 28% lower than the number in July 2025.
The total number of business insolvencies comprised 46 CVLs, 31 compulsory liquidations and six administrations.
There were no CVAs or receivership appointments.
Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales fell by 10%. There were 1,845 business insolvencies in June 2026,. The figures were similar to in May 2026 but 10% lower than in June 2025. The business insolvencies in June 2026 consisted of 276 compulsory liquidations,…
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Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland remained stable in June 2026. The data showed that there were 104 business insolvencies registered in Scotland, which was similar to the number in June 2025. The insolvencies comprised 61 CVLs, 41 compulsory liquidations and two administrations. There were no CVAs or…
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The Insolvency Service has returned £42.7 million to creditors and the wider economy in 2025-26 while increasing enforcement action against rogue directors and supporting thousands of people facing financial hardship, according to its Annual Report and Accounts. The report shows the agency handled 11,668 insolvency cases, processed 70,633 redundancy payments, and approved 48,344 Debt Relief…
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Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales fell to 1,868 in May 2026, 10% lower than in April 2026 (2,087), and 16% lower than the same month in the previous year (2,231 in May 2025). The insolvencies consisted of 285 compulsory liquidations, 1,423 creditors’ voluntary…
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Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland decreased in May 2026. The data showed that there were 100 business insolvencies registered in Scotland, 25% lower than the number in May 2025. The business insolvencies comprised 51 CVLs, 40 compulsory liquidations, seven administrations and two CVAs. There were no…
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