Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
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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Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland decreased in May 2026. The data showed that there were 100 business insolvencies registered in Scotland, 25% lower than the number in May 2025. The business insolvencies comprised 51 CVLs, 40 compulsory liquidations, seven administrations and two CVAs. There were no…
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In May 2026, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 12470936 LIMITED 4MERIT IMMIGRATION LIMITED ABSOLUTE POST LIMITED AERALIS LTD AIRSPRUNG FURNITURE LIMITED AIRSPRUNG GROUP PLC ALTERNATIVE USE BOSTON PROJECTS LIMITED ARUSTON LTD BARRETTS OF WOODBRIDGE LIMITED BECON (PRECISION) ENGINEERING MANUFACTURERS LIMITED BENLOWE GROUP LIMITED BERRIDGE…
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Creditors’ Voluntary Winding-Up – Appointment of Liquidators notices have been issued in the London Gazette for the following companies in May 2026: 11 ENTERPRISES LTD 1CARD SOLUTIONS LTD 24 HOUR 7 DAY SECURITY LTD 2LOD COMPLIANCE LIMITED 3 R CONSULTING LIMITED 42 SQUARE (LONDON) LIMITED 51 STUDIO LIMITED 7 TM LTD 720 DIGITAL LIMITED 82-35…
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In May 2026, Winding Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 13040874 LTD 18-19 BUCKINGHAM GATE CONSTRUCTION LIMITED 2B STRUCTURES LTD 365 GROUNDWORK LTD 55 HOSPITALITY LIMITED A CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED A T S S LIMITED A.R.J. BUTCHERS (SHAWS) LIMITED A7 COMMODITIES LIMITED ACCES LINK LTD AEQUITAS…
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Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland increased in April 2026. The data showed that there were 107 company insolvencies registered in Scotland, 6% higher than the number in April 2025. The insolvencies comprised of 53 CVLs, 49 compulsory liquidations and five administrations. There were no CVAs…
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Latest monthly statistics from the Insolvency Service have shown that business insolvencies and personal insolvencies rose in Northern Ireland in April 2026. The data showed that there were 166 personal insolvencies in April, which was 35% higher than in April 2025. The insolvencies consisted of 129 IVAs, 23 bankruptcies and 14 DROs. Business insolvency data…
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In April 2026, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 16 STRATTON STREET LIMITED 30 PONT STREET LIMITED 66/67 PS PROPERTY LIMITED 7 BEAUFORT GARDENS LIMITED A CODA RESIDENCES LIMITED A D REFFOLD (ELECTRICAL) LIMITED ACUTE AMBULANCE & MEDICAL SERVICES LIMITED AIR SEA LOGISTICS LIMITED B…
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In April 2026, Appointment of Liquidators (Creditors Voluntary Winding-Up) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 05726382 LIMITED 101 BESPOKE KITCHEN LTD 11158996 LIMITED 15 MARKETING LIMITED 1998 MINI MART LTD 1ST CARS LTD 1ST CHOICE ESTATE & LETTINGS LIMITED 1ST DRYWALL LIMITED 1ST PAY LIMITED 1ST TRADING LONDON LTD…
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In April 2026, Winding Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 1101 HOLDING LTD 2ND GENERATION FACADES LTD 3 DOT HERTS LIMITED 357 GROUP LTD 786 MOTOR SOLUTIONS LIMITED A A LAW (LANCASHIRE) LTD AAF MCR LTD ACCOUNTED LTD ACET CIRCULAR SOLUTIONS LTD ACTIVE BIZ SERVICES LTD…
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A total of 161 pubs closed across Britain in the first three months of this year, an equivalent of almost two a day, according to the latest figures from the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA). The industry body said the closures across England, Scotland, and Wales equated to more than 2,400 job losses –…
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Britain is losing 3.4 pubs and restaurants per day, with more than 350 closures in the first quarter alone. Rising energy costs, higher taxes and weaker consumer demand are placing sustained pressure on the sector, with further closures expected throughout 2026. Soaring costs for businesses and consumers led to a 0.3% drop in Britain’s number of licensed premises in the…
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