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Insolvency 29 April 2026

Financial Crisis Warning Lights: UK Company Insolvencies Reach 119,619 as BBC Flags Economic Risks

With 119,619 UK companies currently in insolvency procedures and the BBC warning of potential financial crisis, CompanyPulse data reveals sector vulnerabilities and economic pressure points across the

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Insolvency 28 April 2026

Claire's Closes All 154 UK Stores: 1,300 Jobs Lost as Retail Chain Exits Britain

Accessories retailer Claire's has shut all 154 standalone stores across the UK and Ireland, with administrators confirming 1,300 staff redundancies. The collapse follows a second administration in 12

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Insolvency 11 April 2026

Iran War Fuel Crisis: UK Transport Sector Faces Rising Insolvency Risk as Jet Fuel Prices Double

With jet fuel prices hitting $1,838 per tonne and airlines cutting routes, UK transport and logistics companies face mounting pressure. CompanyPulse data shows 73,737 road freight companies and broade

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Insolvency 8 April 2026

168,730 UK Companies in Insolvency Procedures as Energy Costs and Interest Rates Create Twin Pressures

CompanyPulse data reveals 168,730 UK companies currently in insolvency procedures, with transport and manufacturing sectors facing acute pressure from volatile oil prices and rising borrowing costs.

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Insolvency 30 March 2026

Oil at $115: Transport and Logistics Lead UK Sectors at Risk as 113,714 Companies Already in Insolvency

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.

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Insolvency 30 March 2026

108,461 UK Companies in Liquidation as Fraud Case Exposes Asset-Hiding Tactics

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.

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Insolvency 23 March 2026

UK borrowing costs hit 16-year high: Which sectors face insolvency surge as rates bite?

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.

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Insolvency 10 March 2026

23,938 UK companies went insolvent in 2025. We dug into the filings.

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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