Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
Latest figures from the Insolvency Service show the agency banned more than 1,000 directors in 2024-25, of which 736 were for Covid loan abuse. The report shows that of the 1,036 directors who were disqualified, 736 were for Covid loan abuse and the average length of a ban was eight years. The report also shows…
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In March, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: ABSOL REALISATIONS LTD ACM-47 GUILDFORD RD LIMITED ACTION ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LIMITED AD WILLIAMS LYDD LTD AD WILLIAMS SOUTHAMPTON LIMITED ADAM CARPETS LIMITED ADVENTURE PARC SNOWDONIA LIMITED AERGO LTD AFTECH LIMITED ALSIM SYSTEM BUILDING LIMITED ALTRIX TECHNOLOGY LTD…
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Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – Appointment of Liquidators notices have been issued in the London Gazette for the following companies in March: 1 COMM SYSTEMS LIMITED 100WATT DESIGN LIMITED 1016 DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED 10761645 LTD 11220212 LTD 11557975 LTD 141 PARK LANE LIMITED 1CSS LTD 21ST CENTURY WASTE SOLUTIONS LTD 2ASB LTD 2MANYWINES LTD 3P EFFECTS DECORATING…
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In March, Winding Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 1 CHARLES STREET LTD 111280 LTD 18-19 BUCKINGHAM GATE INVESTMENTS LIMITED 3 B’S FOOD GROUP LTD 3P EFFECTS DECORATING LTD 3RD SECTOR ESTATES LIMITED 4 IN 1 EXPRESS TAKEAWAY LTD 4PE SYSTEMS LTD 713 HOMES LIMITED 7EN…
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The number of companies in the UK filing for administration remained steady during Q1 2025 according to analysis by Interpath. Interpath expects that insolvencies to rise sharply as businesses grapple with the impact of new US tariffs on their organisations and the wider economy. Analysis of Companies House data by the international advisory firm shows…
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Latest data has shown that in Quarter 1, business closures in the UK surged to their highest level since 2021, this was before the impact of US trade tariffs and the latest date for the government’s increase in National Insurance contributions. According to insolvency notices in the Gazette, 2,718 companies shut down between January and…
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New data from PwC has found that retail stor closures have stabilised sitting at -3,802 stores across high streets, retail parks and shopping centres. The results for 2024 show that retail is witnessing a promising recovery as chain outlet closures fall to their second lowest level in a decade, with 12,804 closures reported. This marks…
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Latest analysis by Allianz Trade has predicted that global business insolvencies will keep rising over the next two years. Insolvencies rose by 10% in 2024, and are expected to grow by 6% in 2025 and 3% in 2026. This would result in five successive years of increasing insolvencies (2022 – 2026). The UK bucks both…
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Latest figures from Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland increased by 10% in February 2025 compared to 2024. The data showed that there were 103 company insolvencies registered in Scotland. The insolvencies comprised of 60 CVLs, 38 compulsory liquidations and five administrations. There were no CVAs or receivership appointments.
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Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of registered business insolvencies in England and Wales increased by 2.9% in February 2025 to a total of 2,035 compared to January 2025’s total of 1,978, and decreased by 7% compared to February 2024’s figure of 2,188. The business insolvencies consisted of 393 compulsory…
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Latest monthly statistics from the Insolvency Service have shown that personal insolvencies increased whilst business insolvencies declined in Northern Ireland in February 2025. The data showed that there 21 business insolvencies registered in Northern Ireland, this was 19% lower than in February 2024. The total number of company insolvencies was comprised of nine compulsory liquidations,…
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In February the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: ABBEYGLEN (TEKELS PARK) PROPERTIES LIMITED ACHESON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED ADSTOCK BULK SOLUTIONS LIMITED AERISTECH LIMITED ALICIA JAMES LIMITED ANTS DRILLING SERVICES LIMITED ARCHER PUBLICATIONS LIMITED ARMCLAIM LIMITED ARTEZZAN RESTAURANTS LIMITED ASHVILLE AGGREGATES AND CONCRETE LIMITED ASHVILLE COMMERCIALS 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 February: 123 TOOLS LTD 12GP MANAGEMENT LIMITED 1892 OPTICAL & HEARING LIMITED 2009 CABOT CIRCUS BRISTOL (LEASECO) LIMITED 2SS CONTRACTORS LTD 300 DEGREES LIMITED 360 REMARKETING LIMITED 3D LINE LTD 72JDOTORG LIMITED 777 INVESTMENTS LIMITED…
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