1. Main messages for England and Wales
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The number of registered company insolvencies in England and Wales was
2,053 in April 2025, 3% higher than in March 2025 (1,996) but 5% lower
than the same month in the previous year (2,163 in April 2024).
Company insolvencies over the past 12 months have been slightly lower
than in 2023, which saw a 30-year high annual number, but have
remained high relative to historical levels. -
Company insolvencies in April 2025 consisted of 379 compulsory
liquidations, 1,544 creditors’ voluntary liquidations (CVLs), 105
administrations, 24 company voluntary arrangements (CVAs) and one
receivership appointment. The (seasonally adjusted) number of
compulsory liquidations in April 2025…