Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
UK business insolvency stress has remained significantly above its historical baseline for 17 consecutive weeks, according to FrictionIndex, the UK’s first weekly measure of corporate insolvency activity across 21 economic sectors. T The index is currently elevated, with 12 of the main 18 tracked sectors showing above-normal stress levels despite an 8.4% decline over the…
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In May 2026, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 12470936 LIMITED 4MERIT IMMIGRATION LIMITED ABSOLUTE POST LIMITED AERALIS LTD AIRSPRUNG FURNITURE LIMITED AIRSPRUNG GROUP PLC ALTERNATIVE USE BOSTON PROJECTS LIMITED ARUSTON LTD BARRETTS OF WOODBRIDGE LIMITED BECON (PRECISION) ENGINEERING MANUFACTURERS LIMITED BENLOWE GROUP LIMITED BERRIDGE…
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Creditors’ Voluntary Winding-Up – Appointment of Liquidators notices have been issued in the London Gazette for the following companies in May 2026: 11 ENTERPRISES LTD 1CARD SOLUTIONS LTD 24 HOUR 7 DAY SECURITY LTD 2LOD COMPLIANCE LIMITED 3 R CONSULTING LIMITED 42 SQUARE (LONDON) LIMITED 51 STUDIO LIMITED 7 TM LTD 720 DIGITAL LIMITED 82-35…
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In May 2026, Winding Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 13040874 LTD 18-19 BUCKINGHAM GATE CONSTRUCTION LIMITED 2B STRUCTURES LTD 365 GROUNDWORK LTD 55 HOSPITALITY LIMITED A CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED A T S S LIMITED A.R.J. BUTCHERS (SHAWS) LIMITED A7 COMMODITIES LIMITED ACCES LINK LTD AEQUITAS…
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Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales increased by 2% in April 2026 compared to the previous month rising to 2,085 from 2,037. April’s figure was 3% up on the same month in 2025. The data showed that there were 2,085 business insolvencies. The…
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Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland increased in April 2026. The data showed that there were 107 company insolvencies registered in Scotland, 6% higher than the number in April 2025. The insolvencies comprised of 53 CVLs, 49 compulsory liquidations and five administrations. There were no CVAs…
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Latest monthly statistics from the Insolvency Service have shown that business insolvencies and personal insolvencies rose in Northern Ireland in April 2026. The data showed that there were 166 personal insolvencies in April, which was 35% higher than in April 2025. The insolvencies consisted of 129 IVAs, 23 bankruptcies and 14 DROs. Business insolvency data…
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In April 2026, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 16 STRATTON STREET LIMITED 30 PONT STREET LIMITED 66/67 PS PROPERTY LIMITED 7 BEAUFORT GARDENS LIMITED A CODA RESIDENCES LIMITED A D REFFOLD (ELECTRICAL) LIMITED ACUTE AMBULANCE & MEDICAL SERVICES LIMITED AIR SEA LOGISTICS LIMITED B…
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In April 2026, Appointment of Liquidators (Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 05726382 LIMITED 101 BESPOKE KITCHEN LTD 11158996 LIMITED 15 MARKETING LIMITED 1998 MINI MART LTD 1ST CARS LTD 1ST CHOICE ESTATE & LETTINGS LIMITED 1ST DRYWALL LIMITED 1ST PAY LIMITED 1ST TRADING LONDON LTD…
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A total of 161 pubs closed across Britain in the first three months of this year, an equivalent of almost two a day, according to the latest figures from the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA). The industry body said the closures across England, Scotland, and Wales equated to more than 2,400 job losses –…
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Britain is losing 3.4 pubs and restaurants per day, with more than 350 closures in the first quarter alone. Rising energy costs, higher taxes and weaker consumer demand are placing sustained pressure on the sector, with further closures expected throughout 2026. Soaring costs for businesses and consumers led to a 0.3% drop in Britain’s number of licensed premises in the…
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Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales increased by 7% in March 2026 when compared to the previous month. and were on similar levels to March 2025. March’s increase suggests that oil price spikes and renewed inflation concerns linked to escalating conflict in the…
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Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland increased in March 2026. The data showed that there were 131 company insolvencies registered in Scotland, 11% higher than the number in March 2025. The insolvencies comprised of 53 CVLs, 57 compulsory liquidations, 18 administrations and three receivership appointments. There…
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