Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
A total of 1,340 businesses filed for administration in 2022, a 56% increase compared to 2021, according to analysis by full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau. Construction, manufacturing and retail were the sectors worst hit, accounting for 39% of administrations. Greater London led the way with 20% of the filings, followed by the South East and…
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Retail experts at business advisory firm Quantuma has estimated that business failures in the retail sector could spike by as much as 71% in 2023. The Centre for Retail Research reported that in the first month of 2023 alone, seven retailers failed, impacted 361 stores and putting at risk 3,215 jobs. Quantuma Chief Executive, Carl…
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Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England & Wales rose by 6.6% in January 2023. The number of registered business insolvencies in January 2023 was 1,671 was 6.6% higher than in the same month in the previous year (1,567 in January 2022), and 11% higher than…
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Annual quarterly figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that there were 22,109 business insolvencies in England & Wales in 2022. This was an increase of 57.3% from 2021’s figure of 14,059, an increase of 75% on 2020’s figure of 12,632, and an increase of 28.8% on 2019’s figure (17,164). One in 202 active companies…
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In January the following administration notices have been issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 4 SEASONS BEER TENT CO LTD ACCOUNT TECHNOLOGIES SOFTWARE LTD ADDSPACE FURNITURE LTD AIMROK LEICESTER INVESTMENT LTD ATMOSVR LTD BDBUILD LTD BLUEFISH OFFICE PRODUCTS LTD BLUESPOT FURNITURE LTD BOXVN LTD BRIERSTONE LTD BRINKLOW MARINA LTD BRIT-POL…
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In January Winding Up Petitions (Companies) have been issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 11 MANOR ROAD LTD ABS RESTORATION LTD AEROSAX RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY LTD AFRICA SHIPPING SERVICES LTD AGENDA RECRUITMENT LTD AJL PLANT HIRE LTD AL LAW & ASSOCIATES LLP ALL ASPECTS FIRE PROTECTION LTD ALPHA-ONE SECURITY SERVICES…
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Latest quarterly figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England & Wales increased by 30%. After seasonal adjustment, the number of business insolvencies in Quarter 4 (Q4) 2022 was 7% higher than in Q3 2022 and 30% higher than in Q4 2021. The number of CVLs remained close…
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Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England & Wales were 32% higher than in the same month in the previous year (1,489 in December 2021) and 75.5% higher than December 2019 (1,119). Business insolvencies fell 3.25% in December 2022 to a total of 1,964 compared to…
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Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England & Wales increased by 4.2% in November 2022 to a total of 2,029 compared to October’s total of 1,948, and increased by 21.1% compared to November 2021’s figure of 1,676, and by 34.8% compared to November 2019’s total of 1,505.…
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Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England & Wales were 38% higher than in the same month in the previous year (1,410 in October 2021), and 32% higher than the number registered three years previously (pre-pandemic; 1,477 in October 2019). The number of registered company insolvencies…
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Latest figures from Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have indicated that business insolvency numbers (liquidations and receiverships) in Scotland increased in October. The figures show that there were 82 business insolvencies registered in Scotland, 22% higher than the number in October 2021 and 1% higher than in October 2019. The business insolvencies comprised of 19 compulsory…
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More than two out of every five (41%) established small and medium businesses (those with between 10 and 100 employees) across the UK expect to shut their doors permanently, be forced to conduct mass redundancies or close locations within the next 12 months. Whilst more than one in three (39%) fear their business will be…
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Latest quarterly figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England & Wales, fell by 0.9% compared to Quarter 2s (Q2) figures of 5,645 and a 40.3% increase compared to Q3 2021 (3,987). Q3 2022’s figures were also 27.9% higher than Q3 2019’s figure of 4,375. The number of…
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