Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales was 1,931 in July 2026, 5% higher than in June 2026 (1,847) but 5% lower than the same month in the previous year (2,031 in July 2025).
The business insolvencies in July 2026 consisted of 288 compulsory liquidations, 1,497 creditors’ voluntary liquidations (CVLs), 124 administrations and 22 company voluntary arrangements (CVAs). There were no receivership appointments.
In July 2026, CVLs accounted for 78% of all company insolvencies. The number of CVLs was 9% higher than in June 2026, and 3% lower than in July 2025. The average monthly number of CVLs in the first seven months of 2026 was 7% lower…