Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
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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Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland fell in November 2025. The data showed there were 98 company insolvencies registered in Scotland, 14% lower than the number in November 2024. The business insolvencies comprised of 58 CVLs, 33 compulsory liquidations and seven administrations. There were no CVAs or receivership…
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Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – Appointment of Liquidators notices have been issued in the London Gazette for the following companies in November: 108 BUILDERS LIMITED 195MPH LIMITED 2020 CREATIV LTD 2020 PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED 24 FIRE AND SECURITY LTD 24/7 FITNESS BIRMINGHAM LIMITED 2828CS LTD 2YORKSHIRECHEFS LTD 3 PIN ELECTRICAL LIMITED 361 WE LIMITED 365WINDOWS LTD…
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In November, Winding Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 020202 LIMITED 196 WILLESDEN LANE LIMITED 69 WPR LIMITED A HIGGINS LTD A K W ENGINEERING LIMITED A SPACE CALLED HOME LTD AAA HAULAGE LTD AAGRAH CHAPEL ALLERTON LLP ABACUS ESTATES (KENSAL RISE) LIMITED ABBOTT LEGAL LIMITED…
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In November, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 16 BISHOP LTD A.M. SEAFOODS LIMITED AB DEVELOPMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION LTD AIR KILROE LIMITED ANGLIA CROWN LIMITED ANOTECH ENERGY GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED ARTS ALLIANCE MEDIA LIMITED ASSEMBLY STUDIOS LIMITED B&M FISHING LLP BELL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES LTD BELL…
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The Insolvency Service has welcomed news in the Budget that the agency will receive an extra £25 million over the next five years to help it tackle rogue directors. The funding announced by the Chancellor today will fund a new Abusive Phoenixism Taskforce which will be staffed by 50 people investigating suspicious company insolvencies. The…
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Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales, was 2,029 in October 2025, 2% higher than in September 2025 (1,995) and 17% higher than the same month in the previous year (1,739 in October 2024). The business insolvencies consisted of 301 compulsory liquidations, 1,592 creditors’…
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Latest monthly statistics from the Insolvency Service show that business insolvencies increased whilst personal insolvencies fell in Northern Ireland in October 2025. The data shows that there 48 business insolvencies registered, 55% higher than in October 2024. The insolvencies was comprised of 35 compulsory liquidations, 12 CVLs and one CVA. There were no administrations or receivership appointments. Personal…
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Insolvency-related activity rose by 17% in Scotland last month, says R3, the UK’s restructuring, turnaround and insolvency trade body. R3’s analysis of data provided by CreditSafe indicated an increase in insolvency-related activities from 106 in September to 124 in October. October 2025 figures are 9% higher than the same period in 2024, which saw a spike…
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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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Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up – Appointment of Liquidators notices have been issued in the London Gazette for the following companies in October: 10463817 LIMITED 123 ELECTRICIANS LIMITED 1N DEVELOPMENTS LTD 1NH LTD 1ST CHOICE PLANT AND TOOL HIRE LIMITED 1ST CHOICE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE LIMITED 1ST STOP BATHROOM LTD 2 KARDES FAST FOOD LIMITED 2 SMART PAINT…
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Pub insolvencies saw a marked increase during Q2 and Q3 of 2025, reversing a tentative recovery seen earlier this year. According to accountancy firm Price Bailey, 219 pubs entered insolvency in Q2, followed by 189 in Q3. Q1 saw 161 establishments not able to pay their debts. 84 pubs become insolvent in June, the highest…
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