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In July 2026, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 34 LAVENDER LANE LTD 35 WORSLEY CLOSE LTD 40 STATION ROAD LTD 42 BLUEBELL WAY LTD 5 MAY STREET LTD 7 EDGEWARE COURT LTD 88 LYON STREET LTD ABBEYGLEN (CANNING ROAD) LIMITED ABBEYGLEN PROPERTIES (CASTLEMAINE) LIMITED…
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Creditors’ Voluntary Winding-Up – Appointment of Liquidators notices have been issued in the London Gazette for the following companies in July 2026: 1309 PUB COMPANY LIMITED 152 SILBURY BOULEVARD LTD 1ST CLASS BRICKWORK AND MAINTENANCE LIMITED 2TECH LIMITED 3 SHIRES MARKETING LIMITED 36 STREETS FOOD LIMITED 4 LIVING FURNITURE LIMITED 4 REAL DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED 4EZO…
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In July 2026, Winding Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 2LMP LTD 36 STREETS FOOD LIMITED 4TH STREET KITCHEN LTD. 4X4GLOBAL EXPORTS LIMITED 7 STAR CONSULTANCY LIMITED A & M BARS LTD A.C DUCTWORK SERVICES LTD A.VINCENT SOLICITORS LIMITED A&M ALL REPAIRS LTD A1 PROPERTIES (SUNDERLAND)…
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Corporate restructuring firm Leonard Curtis has announced that it has appointed Colin Mills as its first Director of Data, marking a significant investment in the firm’s data, technology and AI capabilities. Mills brings over 20 years of experience leading data and AI strategy across some of the UK’s most recognisable organisations, spanning financial services, telecommunications…
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Creditors are moving to shut down struggling companies at the fastest rate in at least three years, according to new figures obtained from the Ministry of Justice. Courts in England and Wales received 7,049 winding-up petitions in 2025 – up 11% on the 6,337 lodged in 2024 and 35% higher than the 5,220 recorded in…
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Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales has shown that 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 monthly statistics from the Insolvency Service have shown that personal insolvencies increased whilst business insolvencies declined in June 2026. The data showed that in June 2026, there were 189 personal insolvencies in Northern Ireland. This was 13% higher than in June 2025. The insolvencies comprised 136 IVAs, 20 bankruptcies and 33 DROs. The business insolvencies…
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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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A new Insolvency Service taskforce will target ‘abusive phoenixism’ by company directors. The Insolvency Service will use AI to root out rogue directors who deliberately fold their companies to dodge tax and walk away from their debts. Phoenixism accounted for 22 per cent of the £3.8 billion in total tax losses in 2022-23, according to…
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Restructuring and insolvency practice Business Rescue Expert (BRE) has bolstered its North West operation with the appointment of Gareth Hunt. Insolvency Practitioner Hunt has joined the firm’s Manchester office from RPG, where he was head of business recovery. He brings more than 20 years’ experience in the debt advisory and insolvency sector, handling corporate and…
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Creditors’ Voluntary Winding-Up – Appointment of Liquidators notices have been issued in the London Gazette for the following companies in June 2026: 03304393 LIMITED 10537574 LIMITED 16 SCREEN LIMITED 189 PRODUCTIONS LTD 18A LIMITED 24 DUFFIELD LTD 2B STRUCTURES LTD 2HAND LTD 2ND GENERATION FACADES LTD 360 PUBLISHING LIMITED 3D SECURITY LTD 3S COMMERCIAL LTD…
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In June 2026, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 34 LAVENDER LANE LTD 35 WORSLEY CLOSE LTD 40 STATION ROAD LTD 42 BLUEBELL WAY LTD 5 MAY STREET LTD 7 EDGEWARE COURT LTD 88 LYON STREET LTD ABBEYGLEN (CANNING ROAD) LIMITED ABBEYGLEN PROPERTIES (CASTLEMAINE) LIMITED…
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