Looking at the graph below it is pretty obvious that insolvencies are on the way up, albiet from a low base. Creditors voluntary liquidations are up quite significantly with 200+ more this month than last. Other insolvencies are low but recent analysis of June’s winding up petitions show that the levels are consistent with the uptick since the beginning of the year.
There were 2,238 company insolvencies in May 2025, 8% higher than in April 2025 and 15% higher than in May 2024. The increase of 8% compared to April 2025 is less than the average absolute change of 12% between consecutive months over the past three years. May 2025 saw a lower number of compulsory liquidations than April 2025, but a higher number of Read the original article here