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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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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 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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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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Creditors are moving to shut down struggling companies at the fastest rate in at least three years, according to new figures obtained from the Ministry of Justice. Courts in England and Wales received 7,049 winding-up petitions in 2025 – up 11% on the 6,337 lodged in 2024 and 35% higher than the 5,220 recorded in…
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Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales fell by 10%. There were 1,845 business insolvencies in June 2026,. The figures were similar to in May 2026 but 10% lower than in June 2025. The business insolvencies in June 2026 consisted of 276 compulsory liquidations,…
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Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland remained stable in June 2026. The data showed that there were 104 business insolvencies registered in Scotland, which was similar to the number in June 2025. The insolvencies comprised 61 CVLs, 41 compulsory liquidations and two administrations. There were no CVAs or…
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Creditors’ Voluntary Winding-Up – Appointment of Liquidators notices have been issued in the London Gazette for the following companies in June 2026: 03304393 LIMITED 10537574 LIMITED 16 SCREEN LIMITED 189 PRODUCTIONS LTD 18A LIMITED 24 DUFFIELD LTD 2B STRUCTURES LTD 2HAND LTD 2ND GENERATION FACADES LTD 360 PUBLISHING LIMITED 3D SECURITY LTD 3S COMMERCIAL LTD…
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In June 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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