How insolvencies edged upwards in cautious month

Corporate and personal insolvencies across England and Wales rose slightly in July – reflecting a cautious month for businesses and households as they navigate uncertain economic conditions. New figures from the Insolvency Service reveal how the number of corporate cases increased by 1.4% to 2,081, compared to June’s total of 2,053, and by just 0.1%…

Major UK Loan Firm Enters Liquidation And Now All Their Customers’ Debts Have Been Wiped Out – Are You One Of Them?

Fernwood Financial Limited, a major UK payday loan firm, has collapsed into liquidation, wiping out debts for thousands of customers overnight. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) confirmed the firm’s insolvency on 27 June 2025, sparking relief for borrowers but raising concerns about the stability of the short-term lending sector. As the cost of living crisis…

NCLAT Judge Recuses From Case Saying He Was Approached By ‘Higher Judiciary Member’ To Favour A Party

The judicial member of National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Chennai Bench, Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma, recused from hearing an insolvency matter, after observing that he was approached by  “one of the most revered members of the higher judiciary” seeking an order favouring a particular party.  The August 13 order passed by a bench of judicial…