Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales increased by 4% when compared to December 2025to 1,744 in January 2026, but 14% lower than the same month in the previous year (2,028 in January 2025).
The insolvency data consisted of 256 compulsory liquidations, 1,323 creditors’ voluntary liquidations (CVLs), 151 administrations and 13 company voluntary arrangements (CVAs). There was one receivership appointment.
CVLs accounted for 76% of all company insolvencies. The number of CVLs increased by 1% from December 2025 and was 17% lower compared to the same month last year (January 2025). December 2025 and January 2026 saw the lowest monthly…