UK businesses continued to face intense financial pressure throughout 2025, with 28,616 insolvency activities recorded, while start-ups declined, according to a new report from R3.
While corporate insolvency-related activities – including administration and voluntary and compulsory liquidations- eased slightly compared with 2024, when there were 29,366 instances, they remain significantly above pre-pandemic norms, reflecting a fragile operating environment for many businesses.
The datas howed that Construction continued to account for the highest number of insolvency activities in 2025 (4,584 cases), despite a modest reduction of 6% on the previous year. The sector is exposed to rising material costs, delayed…