Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of registered business insolvencies in England and Wales increased by 1.4% in July when compared to the month before.
The number of registered business insolvencies in England and Wales was 2,081 in July 2025, similar to both June 2025 (2,053) and the same month in the previous year (2,078 in July 2024).
The business insolvencies in July 2025 consisted of 339 compulsory liquidations, 1,583 creditors’ voluntary liquidations (CVLs), 147 administrations and 12 company voluntary arrangements (CVAs). There were no receivership appointments.
In July 2025, CVLs accounted for 76% of all company insolvencies. The number of CVLs was similar to June…