Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
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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In June 2026, Winding Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 125 DATA & INSIGHTS LTD 2 BLOCKS VENTURES LIMITED A & J RESTAURANT VENTURES LIMITED A A HOMES AND HOUSING (EXCHANGE COURT) LIMITED A CARTER AGRICULTURAL SERVICES LIMITED A PLUS CONSTRUCTION PARTNERSHIP LLP A TO Z…
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Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales fell to 1,868 in May 2026, 10% lower than in April 2026 (2,087), and 16% lower than the same month in the previous year (2,231 in May 2025). The insolvencies consisted of 285 compulsory liquidations, 1,423 creditors’ voluntary…
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Latest monthly statistics from the Insolvency Service have shown that personal insolvencies fell whilst business insolvencies increased in Northern Ireland in May 2026. The data showed that there were 140 personal insolvencies; this was 37% higher than in May 2025. There were 99 IVAs, 20 bankruptcies and 21 DROs. There were 30 business insolvencies, 43% lower…
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