In January 2026, the accommodation and food services sector experienced a notable month-on-month increase in company insolvencies, rising by 9% from 205 cases in December 2025 to 223 in January.
This uptick, while concerning in the short term, is set against a more favourable year-on-year backdrop. Compared with January 2025, when there were 273 insolvencies, the sector has seen a significant 18% decline.
This suggests that, despite the immediate challenges and ongoing economic pressures affecting the industry—such as rising costs, changing consumer behaviour, and potential disruptions—there is a degree of resilience in the accommodation and food services sector, which may indicate a potential for recovery and stability…