This category covers company insolvencies across the UK, from administration and liquidation to creditors' voluntary arrangements. We analyse insolvency trends by sector and region, using data from Companies House to track which industries face the greatest financial stress.
For directors, investors and advisers, understanding insolvency patterns helps identify risk signals early. Our data-driven articles examine the warning signs that precede formal insolvency proceedings and what the numbers reveal about the health of UK businesses.
With oil prices hitting $115 per barrel and 113,714 UK companies currently in insolvency procedures, transport and logistics firms face mounting pressure as fuel costs surge amid Middle East tensions.
Read more →CompanyPulse data reveals 108,461 UK companies are currently in liquidation, while a new bankruptcy fraud conviction highlights how directors illegally transfer assets to evade creditors.
Read more →Government borrowing costs have reached their highest level since 2008, raising concerns about a potential wave of company failures as businesses face increased financing pressures.
Read more →The 2025 insolvency numbers are in - similar to 2024 but still at levels last seen during the 2008-09 recession. Construction and hospitality lead the sector breakdown.
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