Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
In September 2026, Appointment of Liquidators (Creditors’ Voluntary Winding-Up) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 081 PIZZERIA LIMITED 121 URBAN HOT YOGA LIMITED 1ST AURORA LIMITED 1ST CHOICE AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED 1ST CLASS DISPOSAL LTD 1ST RESPONSE BUILDING MAINTENANCE LTD 1ST RESPONSE SITE SERVICES LIMITED 21ST CENTURY OFFICE CONCEPTS LIMITED…
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Moore Kingston Smith has announced it has appointed David Smithson as a Restructuring and Insolvency Partner, strengthening the practical support available to businesses, directors and lenders primarily across the South, as well as in London, as they navigate financial pressure and uncertainty. Smithson has 37 years’ experience in the profession, including 22 years as a licensed…
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The Insolvency Service says it can drive even greater impact by helping people and businesses spot problems and find the right support earlier, and resolve them faster, before their situation escalates. The agency’s new five-year strategy outlines a marked change in how it will work in future, making sure it spots risk sooner, guides people…
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Seven seemingly unrelated companies have been shut down after Insolvency Service investigators and Companies House combined to unearth evidence of a connection between them. The companies, three of which were based in London and the other four in Lancashire, Manchester and Reading, were said to be involved in various trades including the wholesale of fruits,…
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Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales increased by 1% in August 2026 when compared to the previous month, with 1,946 cases compared to 1,934 in July. August’s figure was 3% lower than the same month in 2025, when there were 2,007 cases. The number…
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Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland fell in August 2026. There were 73 company insolvencies registered in Scotland, down 23% from August 2025. The business insolvencies comprised 30 CVLs, 35 compulsory liquidations and eight administrations. There were no CVAs or receivership appointments.
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Latest data from the Insolvency Service has shown that personal insolvencies increased whilst business insolvencies fell in Northern Ireland in August 2026. The data showed that there were 140 personal insolvencies; this was 4% higher than in August 2025. The insolvencies comprised 117 IVAs, 16 DROs and seven bankruptcies. Business insolvency data showed that insolvencies…
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Opus Advisory Group has announced the promotion of Mark Boast to Partner within its Restructuring & Insolvency division. Boast has nearly two decades of experience advising businesses, lenders and stakeholders across a wide range of complex restructuring and insolvency matters. Since joining Opus in 2022, he has played a key role in supporting clients and…
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The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has welcomed proposals from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to strengthen consumer protections around third-party litigation funding, but says the Government must go further by bringing commercial litigation funders within the scope of Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulation. The FLA’s response to the SRA consultation says regulating solicitors is…
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Restructuring, turnaround and insolvency professionals have made a good start on using artificial intelligence (AI) to support their work, but significant barriers are holding back wider adoption, according to new research published by R3 in association with Alph4. A new report based on a survey of R3 members and qualitative research with practitioners, legal professionals…
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In August 2026, Appointment of Liquidators (Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 01 PROPERTY INVESTMENT LTD 08144944 LIMITED 09709791 LIMITED 2044 VICTORIA CENTRE NOTTINGHAM (LEASECO) LIMITED 270 VISION LTD 2HOT2COLD LTD 3DW LIMITED 4755AS LIMITED 4B4 LTD 7 STAR CONSULTANCY LIMITED 7MAGPIE LIMITED 8 RAY GROUP…
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In August 2026, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 18 STATION RD LTD ACCELL UK & IRELAND LTD AIR (UK) LTD ANGLESEY COMMERCIAL SPARES LTD ATLAS BULK CARRIERS LIMITED ATTOLIFE LTD ATTOSURE LTD AVARO DEVELOPMENTS LTD AVON COMBINED ELECTRICAL SERVICES LIMITED AVON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED…
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In August 2026, Winding-Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 10 OBS LLP 1ST LOOK FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS LIMITED 1ST RESPONSE BUILDING MAINTENANCE LTD 24K JEWELLERS LTD 8 VICTORIA EMBANKMENT LIMITED A & B CONTRACTORS (DEVON) LIMITED A & J SECTIONAL BUILDINGS LIMITED A & S…
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