Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
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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Latest data from The Insolvency Service has shown that the construction industry experienced the highest number of insolvencies in the 12 months to June 2026 at 3,841, making up 17% of all industry cases. Carly Thorpe, Construction & Engineering Partner at Walker Morris, said: “The latest insolvency figures reflect the continued pressures facing the construction…
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Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales was 1,931 in July 2026, 5% higher than in June 2026 (1,847) but 5% lower than the same month in the previous year (2,031 in July 2025). The business insolvencies in July 2026 consisted of 288 compulsory liquidations,…
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Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland fell in July 2026. The data showed that there were 83 business insolvencies registered in Scotland, 28% lower than the number in July 2025. The total number of business insolvencies comprised 46 CVLs, 31 compulsory liquidations and six administrations. There…
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Latest data from the Insolvency Service has shown that business and personal insolvencies in Northern Ireland increased in July 2026. The data showed that there were 169 personal insolvencies in Northern Ireland. This was 10% higher than in July 2025. The insolvencies comprised of 137 IVAs, 15 bankruptcies and 17 DROs. There were 16 business insolvencies,…
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In July 2026, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 34 LAVENDER LANE LTD 35 WORSLEY CLOSE LTD 40 STATION ROAD LTD 42 BLUEBELL WAY LTD 5 MAY STREET LTD 7 EDGEWARE COURT LTD 88 LYON STREET LTD ABBEYGLEN (CANNING ROAD) LIMITED ABBEYGLEN PROPERTIES (CASTLEMAINE) 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 July 2026: 1309 PUB COMPANY LIMITED 152 SILBURY BOULEVARD LTD 1ST CLASS BRICKWORK AND MAINTENANCE LIMITED 2TECH LIMITED 3 SHIRES MARKETING LIMITED 36 STREETS FOOD LIMITED 4 LIVING FURNITURE LIMITED 4 REAL DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED 4EZO…
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In July 2026, Winding Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 2LMP LTD 36 STREETS FOOD LIMITED 4TH STREET KITCHEN LTD. 4X4GLOBAL EXPORTS LIMITED 7 STAR CONSULTANCY LIMITED A & M BARS LTD A.C DUCTWORK SERVICES LTD A.VINCENT SOLICITORS LIMITED A&M ALL REPAIRS LTD A1 PROPERTIES (SUNDERLAND)…
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