Scottish business insolvencies fall 5%

Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland fell in February 2026. The data show that there were 98 business insolvencies registered in Scotland, 5% lower than the number in February 2025. The business insolvencies comprised of 50 CVLs, 39 compulsory liquidations, six administrations, two receivership appointments and one CVA.

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INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Appointment of Administrators – February 2026

In February 2026, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 21:12 COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED A.L.N. CARPENTRY & JOINERY LTD AB SITE SOLUTIONS LTD AIR (UK) CONSULTANCY SERVICES LTD ALL THINGS GREEK LIMITED ALLEN REID LIMITED ALPKIT LTD AMBER BRIDGING LIMITED ANDRA JEWELS LIMITED AQUILA RECRUITMENT LTD ARTEMIS…

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LIQUIDATION NOTICES: Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – February 2026

Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – Appointment of Liquidators notices have been issued in the London Gazette for the following companies in February: 10BUSOLA LIMITED 247 CONSULTANTS LTD 27 LONDON LIMITED 27 TALENT LTD 2M EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED 49 SANDSTONE BOBCAT LDN LIMITED 4D MUSIC LTD. 4SITE SERVICES LONDON LIMITED 6 KITCHEN (N14) LTD 7W7 LIMITED A…

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INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Winding Up Petitions – February 2026

In February 2026, Winding Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 10 ZONE ARCHERY LTD 360GLOBALNET LTD 365 DIVINE CARE LTD 365 UMBRELLA LTD 91 TO 97 BROAD STREET DEVCO LIMITED A E M DEMOLITION LIMITED A E STANTON LIMITED A&H EXCHANGE LIMITED A&M 1 LIMITED ABERCARN…

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Business insolvencies rise by 4%

18th February 2026 Business | #business insolvencies

Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales increased by 4% when compared to December 2025 to 1,744 in January 2026,  but 14% lower than the same month in the previous year (2,028 in January 2025). The insolvency data consisted of 256 compulsory liquidations, 1,323…

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Scottish business insolvencies fall

18th February 2026 Business | #business insolvencies

Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland fell in January 2026. The data show that there were 74 company insolvencies registered in Scotland, 1% lower than the number in January 2025. The insolvencies comprised 42 CVLs and 32 compulsory liquidations. There were no administrations, CVAs or receivership appointments.

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Northern Irish insolvencies fall

Latest monthly statistics from the Insolvency Service show that business insolvencies and personal insolvencies fell in Northern Ireland in January 2026. The data showed that there were 118 personal insolvencies, 16% lower than in January 2025. The insolvencies comorised of 85 IVAs, 19 DROs and 14 bankruptcies. Business insolvency data showes that. there  were 21 company insolvencies,…

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INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Appointment of Administrators – January 2026

In January 2026, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 100% PEACH LIMITED 4U FRESH PRODUCE LTD ALFRED INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED ALFRED LONDON LIMITED ALLROUNDER CRICKET LTD BATT CABLES LIMITED BBL REALISATIONS LIMITED BBN REALISATIONS LIMITED BEAUFORD VICTORIA LTD BOOTH STEEL STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED BOOTH TRANSPORT LIMITED…

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LIQUIDATION NOTICES: Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – January 2026

Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – Appointment of Liquidators notices have been issued in the London Gazette for the following companies in January 2026: 08373021 LTD 100 WARDOUR LIMITED 10859267 LIMITED 1ST 4 LETTINGS LIMITED 2059 CHAPEL WALK WORCESTER (LEASECO) LIMITED 224 DIGITAL LTD 2GBC LTD 3 WAYS TRANSPORT LIMITED 3D EVENTS (PRODUCTION) LIMITED 3D PROTECTION LTD…

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INSOLVENCY NOTICES: Winding Up Petitions – January 2026

In January 2026, Winding Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 00 INVESTMENTS LTD 1ST CHOICE SECURITY TRAINING LTD 231 VICTORIA LTD 3 D I (MIDLANDS) LIMITED 9092 CATERING CO LTD 99K LIMITED A CLASS CEILINGS AND PARTITIONS LTD A H RENTALS LTD A J BUILDING &…

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Business financial pressures highlighted by over 28,000 insolvencies recorded in 2025

29th January 2026 Business | #business insolvencies

UK businesses continued to face intense financial pressure throughout 2025, with 28,616 insolvency activities recorded, while start-ups declined, according to a new report from R3. While corporate insolvency-related activities – including administration and voluntary and compulsory liquidations- eased slightly compared with 2024, when there were 29,366 instances, they remain significantly above pre-pandemic norms, reflecting a…

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Four hospitality businesses closing every day

28th January 2026 Business | #business closures

New data shows Britain’s hospitality sector is shrinking fast, with a net loss of 382 venues between October and December. Industry bodies warn that without broader support, hundreds of restaurants, hotels and pubs could close in 2026, despite pubs being exempt from upcoming business rates increases according to NIQ’s latest Hospitality Market Monitor. Britain’s number…

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Two in five construction firms close within five years

New research by Witan Solicitors, has analysed data from Companies House to determine the number of construction firms incorporated between January 2021 and December 2025 and compared this to the number that have since entered administration, liquidation, or been dissolved. The data found that in the past five years, two in five (41.6%) of newly…

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