Corporate insolvencies fell by 4.6 per cent in September compared with a year earlier, but businesses are being warned that mounting costs and pressure from creditors could threaten their survival this winter.
There were 1,882 corporate insolvencies during the month, down from 1,973 in September 2025 and 3.6 per cent below August’s total of 1,953.
The monthly decline was driven by fewer administrations, following unusually high numbers linked to more than 250 connected property companies entering administration between March and August.
However, compulsory liquidations rose for the fourth consecutive month…