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Pub insolvencies saw a marked increase during Q2 and Q3 of 2025, reversing a tentative recovery seen earlier this year. According to accountancy firm Price Bailey, 219 pubs entered insolvency in Q2, followed by 189 in Q3. Q1 saw 161 establishments not able to pay their debts. 84 pubs become insolvent in June, the highest…
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Latest data from Accountant in Bankruptcy has found that business insolvencies in Scotland decreased by 5% to 298 in 2025-26 Quarter 2 (Q2) from 313 in 2024-25 Q2. Business insolvency numbers in Scotland for 2025-2026 Q2 decreased by 10% compared to last quarter. Commenting on the latest insolvency stats, Emma Widdowson, chair of R3 in…
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Latest Insolvency Service data has shown that the construction industry experienced the highest number of insolvencies in the 12 months to August 2025 at 3,934, making up 17% of all industry cases. Kelly Boorman, National Head of Construction at RSM UK, said “The latest insolvency data confirms construction remains the hardest-hit sector, with the highest…
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Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales fell by 1.7% in August 2025 to a total of 2,048 compared to July 2025’s total of 2,083, and increased by 5.9% compared to August 2024’s figure of 1,933. The insolvencies consisted of 281 compulsory liquidations, 1,578…
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Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland increased in September 2025. The data showed that there were 103 business insolvencies registered, 41% higher than the number in September 2024. The insolvencies comprised of 50 CVLs, 48 compulsory liquidations and five administrations. There were no CVAs or receivership…
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Latest monthly statistics from the Insolvency Service show that personal insolvencies fell in Northern Ireland in September 2025, whilst business insolvencies remained at the same level. The data showed there were 108 personal insolvencies, which was 30% lower than in September 2024. The insolvencies comprised of 71 IVAs, 12 bankruptcies and 25 DROs. Business insolvency data…
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In September, Winding Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: (UK) W1G LIMITED 10 MARKET PLACE LIMITED 2471 CONSULTANCY LIMITED 4 COUNTIES SOLUTIONS LTD A K L TRADING LTD A PLUS A CIVILS AND GROUNDWORKS LIMITED A.E.ROBERTS(FRUITGROWER & NURSERYMAN)LIMITED A&L SOURCING LTD A2B RECRUITMENT PERSONNEL LTD A6IX…
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In September, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 713 EMMERSON LIMITED AIRROC LIMITED ALEXANDER AND JAMES LIMITED ALTEGRA ACCESS & SECURITY SYSTEMS LIMITED ALTEGRA INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS LIMITED ALUMINIUM CASTINGS LIMITED AMMEGEN LIMITED ANSADOR LIMITED ARAMIT PROPERTIES LTD ARDMORE CONSTRUCTION LIMITED ARGENTEX CAPITAL LIMITED ARRANPAUL AUDIO…
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A Manchester-based company has been shut down after investigations revealed it was acting as a front to enable unlicensed insolvency activities previously carried out by another firm. Davis Acquisitions Ltd became the director of 78 client companies previously associated with Save Consultants Ltd, allowing directors to transfer control and avoid formal insolvency proceedings. Websites of…
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Latest data from the Insolvency Service has found that the construction industry experienced the highest number of insolvencies in the 12 months to July 2025 at 3,973, making up 17% of all industry cases. Kelly Boorman, National Head of Construction at RSM UK, said “The latest insolvency figures reflect the ongoing economic pressures facing construction businesses,…
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Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of registered business insolvencies in England and Wales fell by 1.7% in August 2025 to a total of 2,048 compared to July 2025’s total of 2,083, and increased by 5.9% compared to August 2024’s figure of 1,933. There were 2,048 in August 2025 the…
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Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland fell slightly in August 2025. The data shows that there were 95 business insolvencies registered in Scotland, which was 7% lower than the number in August 2024. The business insolvencies comprised of 47 CVLs, 43 compulsory liquidations and five administrations.…
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Latest monthly statistics from the Insolvency Service show that business and personal insolvencies increased in Northern Ireland in August 2025. In August 2025, there were 134 personal insolvencies. This was 49% higher than in August 2024. The insolvencies consisted of 109 IVAs, 6 bankruptcies and 19 DROs. There were 12 business insolvencies, 9% higher than in…
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