Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
UK business insolvency stress has remained significantly above its historical baseline for 17 consecutive weeks, according to FrictionIndex, the UK’s first weekly measure of corporate insolvency activity across 21 economic sectors. T The index is currently elevated, with 12 of the main 18 tracked sectors showing above-normal stress levels despite an 8.4% decline over the…
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The Insolvency Service has announced that it has closed two more companies in its campaign against unregulated firms exploiting the Companies House register. The overseas companies register on Companies House is a legitimate platform for companies seeking to open up new markets and attract investment for them. However, companies which have no presence in the…
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Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales increased by 2% in April 2026 compared to the previous month rising to 2,085 from 2,037. April’s figure was 3% up on the same month in 2025. The data showed that there were 2,085 business insolvencies. The…
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Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales increased by 7.4% in February 2026 when compared to the previous month. The data showed that there were 1,878 business insolvencies. The figures was 7% lower than the same month in the previous year (2,015 in February…
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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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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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Four companies linked to a scheme which risks undermining insolvency legislation have been shut down. Atherton Corporate Partners LLP, Jones & Harlington Ltd, TYA GRP Ltd and TYA Two GRP Ltd formed part of the Atherton scheme, which allowed business owners to keep their assets and drop their debts. More than £18 million in previously…
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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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In December, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 10 DENHAM STREET LLP 10 DENHAM STREET PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LIMITED 11 POPES LANE LLP 11 POPES LANE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LIMITED 30 BRUTON STREET RETAIL LTD A P M G LIMITED ALL DAY RECRUITMENT LIMITED ANGOLO A SUD…
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In December, Winding Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 13109114 LTD 1ST CHOICE ANIMALS LIMITED 3 DOT HERTS LIMITED 59 EDGWARE ROAD LTD AAGRAH FOODS LIMITED ACCTURA SERVICES LTD ADH PORSCHE LTD AG CONSTRUCTION (HILTON) LTD AGCI LTD AIFILIA LTD ALBURY HILLS LTD ALFRESCO KITCHENS LTD…
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Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales decreased by 6.7% to 1,866 in November 2025, compared to the November 2024 figure of 2,001. The business insolvencies consisted of 250 compulsory liquidations, 1,461 creditors’ voluntary liquidations (CVLs), 136 administrations, 18 company voluntary arrangements (CVAs) and…
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In October, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 10 MARKET PLACE LIMITED ACRE INVEST (LUTON) LIMITED ACTION 365 LTD AGILITAS IT SOLUTIONS LIMITED AH DEVELOPMENT HEALTHCARE LIMITED ALLEN GLENOLD LIMITED ALTITUDE ANGEL LTD AMBIENT SUPPORT LIMITED APEXBROOK LIMITED AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD B I HALDER…
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In October, Winding Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 07752078 LIMITED 3 CHEFS DERBY LIMITED 4 ATL 404 LTD 786 TWENTY 4/7 SERVICES LTD A & S CONSTRUCTION & LABOUR LIMITED A J BROWNE PRIVATE OFFICE LIMITED A J WHEELER LIMITED A M SKIP HIRE LIMITED…
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