Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
Azets has announced that it has acquired Ensors with the deal bringing together the two accounting and business advisory firms. Established more than 130 years ago, Ensors has grown into a regional leader with over 300 colleagues across six offices in Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Huntingdon, Ipswich, Norwich and Saxmundham. The firm provides a full…
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Leonard Curtis has announced the appointment of Paul Haworth as Head of Group Compliance. Haworth joins Leonard Curtis with a 20-year track record in the restructuring and turnaround sector at a key time of growth for the firm and his brief is to ensure robust compliance advisory across the Group to meet the company’s ambitious…
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Pollen Street has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in business restructuring provider Leonard Curtis. Leonard Curtis multi-disciplinary professional services firm, which is headquartered in Manchester, has over 30 years’ experience providing restructuring, legal, funding, mergers & acquisitions. advisory and other business services to SMEs and corporates. The business has a strong national…
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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 1.4% in July when compared to the month before. The number of registered business insolvencies in England and Wales was 2,081 in July 2025, similar to both June 2025 (2,053) and the same month…
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Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland fell slightly in July 2025 The data showed that there were 116 company insolvencies registered in Scotland, slightly lower than the number in July 2024. The total number of business insolvencies comprised of 68 CVLs, 43 compulsory liquidations, 4 administrations…
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Latest monthly statistics from the Insolvency Service show that personal insolvencies increased slightly in Northern Ireland, whilst business insolvencies fell in July 2025. The data showed that there were 153 personal insolvencies. This was 1% higher than in July 2024. The insolvencies comprised of 114 IVAs, 9 bankruptcies and 30 DROs. Business insolvency data showed…
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Latest Insolvency Service data in July 2025 has shown that the construction industry experienced the highest number of insolvencies in the 12 months to June 2025 at 3,984, making up 17% of all industry cases. Kelly Boorman, National Head of Construction at RSM UK, said “The latest insolvency figures show that the construction industry continues…
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Moore Kingston Smith has announced the appointment of Melanie Reed as Head of Advisory, a new role within its senior leadership team. The new role will further enhance the client experience through Melanie’s focus on consistently delivering streamlined, tailored, joined-up professional advice. Reed will lead the integration and cohesive delivery of the firm’s diverse advisory…
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Restructuring practice FTS Recovery has announced that it has appointed Rachel Ennis as its new Associate Director. Her role will see her heading up a new centralised team of insolvency and recovery advisers across the Midlands region of the UK. Ennis has previously worked for FTS Recovery and their affiliated company FA Simms & Partners,…
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Five companies which submitted false accounts showing hundreds of millions of pounds of profits have been shut down following investigations by the Insolvency Service and Companies House. Automarket Europe Limited, Integra Group Limited, Maxell Limited, Montana & Montana Limited, and Supermarket Plus Ltd claimed to trade as everything from supermarkets to car dealerships but no…
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Moore Kingston Smith has announced that it has acquired CBW Recovery (CBWR), a London-based partnership of insolvency practitioners. The acquisition of CBWR’s team of two licensed insolvency practitioners and eleven professionals, led by Joe Colley, expands and strengthens Moore Kingston Smith’s existing Restructuring & Insolvency team. Mirroring the full spectrum of insolvency appointments and advisory…
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In July, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 100LEMONS COMPANY LIMITED A WILLIAMS CONTRACT SERVICES LIMITED AAP METAL FABRICATION SERVICES LTD ABILJO EXCAVATOR SERVICES LIMITED ADVANCED COMPOSITES & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY LIMITED AGDEN CONSULTING LIMITED AHMEYS LIMITED AIRSHIP INTERACTIVE LTD AJT DIMSUM LIMITED ALL GREEN CABS…
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In July, Winding Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 12 CELLARS LTD 1ST RATE LTD 29RIDRING LTD 31 STOREYS LIMITED A&B ELECTRICAL SERVICES (SOUTHERN) LTD A&J HOWELLS HOME SERVICES LIMITED ABLE SCAFFOLDING SERVICES LIMITED ACCRETION ENERGIES LIMITED ACE LOGISTICS LTD ACTIVE 360 LTD ADAM PUB LIMITED…
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