Credit, Collections & Insolvency News
Rising insolvencies and supply chain shocks are quickly depleting emergency cash cushions, according to trade credit insurer Atradius. The report shows that UK SMEs face a widening resilience gap— the difference between the cost of escalating business risks and the limited accessible liquidity they hold to withstand them. Cash buffers that once offered protection are…
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A record number of companies are in “critical financial distress according to latest Red Flag Alert data, which shows that there are 49,309 firms on the brink of insolvency. The figures mark a 21.4% increase from a year ago. All 22 sectors surveyed reported a rise in ‘critical’ financial distress over the previous 12 months.…
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In June, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 79TH COMMERCIAL ONE LTD 79TH LUXURY LIVING FOUR LIMITED A B DEVELOPMENTS (YORKSHIRE) LIMITED AGFORM LIMITED AIDRIVERS LTD ALEGATUM LIMITED ALFRED CHARLES HOMES (BRACEY’S FIELD) LTD ALUFOLD DIRECT LIMITED ANDREW PLASTICS LTD APPLIANCE HOUSE LTD ARMADILLO MANAGED…
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Insolvency-related activity in Scotland hit a 29-month high in May 2025, according to new research from R3, the UK’s insolvency and restructuring trade body. R3’s analysis of data provided by Creditsafe shows there were 141 cases of insolvency-related activity in Scotland in May – the highest number on record since December 2022’s figure of 142.…
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In May, the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 375 PROPERTIES LIMITED 79TH COMMERCIAL THREE LTD 79TH GRP CLIENT LTD 79TH GRP THREE LTD 79TH LUXURY LIVING FIVE LTD 80SIX LTD A, R & S SHINGDIA ACM COMMERCIAL LIMITED ACM EDUCATION LIMITED ACM LONDON LIMITED AITA…
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In May, Winding Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 0970003 LTD 3 NATIVE LIMITED 345-VQ (UK) LIMITED 3ACES LIMITED 3DRAKES LTD 3MIGUELMENDES LIMITED 3WAZE LIMITED 5 STAR CS LIMITED 5G PERSONNEL RECRUITMENT LTD 883 RETAIL LIMITED A & D RECRUITMENT LTD A & Z BEST FOOD…
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Latest figures from Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland increased by 3% in March 2025. The data showed that there were 118 business insolvencies registered in Scotland, which was 3% higher than the number in March 2024. The total insolvencies comprised of 55 CVLs, 57 compulsory liquidations and six administrations.…
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In March, Winding Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 1 CHARLES STREET LTD 111280 LTD 18-19 BUCKINGHAM GATE INVESTMENTS LIMITED 3 B’S FOOD GROUP LTD 3P EFFECTS DECORATING LTD 3RD SECTOR ESTATES LIMITED 4 IN 1 EXPRESS TAKEAWAY LTD 4PE SYSTEMS LTD 713 HOMES LIMITED 7EN…
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In February the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: ABBEYGLEN (TEKELS PARK) PROPERTIES LIMITED ACHESON CONSTRUCTION LIMITED ADSTOCK BULK SOLUTIONS LIMITED AERISTECH LIMITED ALICIA JAMES LIMITED ANTS DRILLING SERVICES LIMITED ARCHER PUBLICATIONS LIMITED ARMCLAIM LIMITED ARTEZZAN RESTAURANTS LIMITED ASHVILLE AGGREGATES AND CONCRETE LIMITED ASHVILLE COMMERCIALS 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 February: 123 TOOLS LTD 12GP MANAGEMENT LIMITED 1892 OPTICAL & HEARING LIMITED 2009 CABOT CIRCUS BRISTOL (LEASECO) LIMITED 2SS CONTRACTORS LTD 300 DEGREES LIMITED 360 REMARKETING LIMITED 3D LINE LTD 72JDOTORG LIMITED 777 INVESTMENTS LIMITED…
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In February, Winding Up Petitions (Companies) were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 3 KH LTD 3M INSTALLATIONS LTD 40 TOLC FISH LTD 465ISH LTD A & E (LONDON) LTD A W J CONSTRUCTION LTD A&D LEISURE AND HOSPITALITY LIMITED AASEYA SOFTWARE SERVICES (UK) LIMITED ABEL BROTHERS LIMITED ABS HOME…
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Latest data from the insolvency showed that the construction industry experienced the highest number of insolvencies in the 12 months to December 2024 at 4,032, making up 17% of all industry cases. Kelly Boorman, National Head of Construction at RSM UK, said “The latest rise in construction insolvencies shows the extent of the debt burden…
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In October the following administration notices were issued and advertised in the London Gazette for the following companies: 10463817 LIMITED A. M. C. (U.K.) FASTENERS LIMITED A3D2 LIMITED ACTIVE ARENA CIC ADVANCED BACTERIAL SCIENCES LIMITED AFFINITY CLASSICS & ENGINEERING (ACE) LTD AFFINITY LEASING LIMITED ARMSTRONG TEASDALE LIMITED ARMSTRONG TEASDALE MANAGEMENT LIMITED ASHTON BESPOKE LIMITED BELA…
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