Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales fell by 4% in September 2026 when compared to the previous month, with 1,882 cases compared to 1,953 in August. September’s figure was 5% lower than the same month in 2025, when there were 1,973 cases.
The business insolvencies consisted of 341 compulsory liquidations, 1,420 creditors’ voluntary liquidations (CVLs), 102 administrations and 19 company voluntary arrangements (CVAs). There were no receivership appointments.
The number of CVLs was similar to August 2026 and lower than in September 2025, while compulsory liquidations were higher than in both months. Administrations were 44% lower than in August…