In September, the UK recorded 1,882 corporate insolvencies, a 3.6 per cent decline from August and a 4.6 per cent drop compared to September 2025.
However, experts say the numbers may not indicate an improvement in the wider economic outlook.
Jonathan Amor, restructuring and insolvency partner at Azets, which has offices in Burnley, Lancaster and Preston, said: “September is typically when the true picture of the summer trading period emerges, and where business owners and management teams decide whether they can keep going or need to close the doors.
“With the holidays ending and court time capacity returning to its usual level, it’s also a month where HMRC and other creditors resume chasing debts.”
He said the…