Scottish company insolvencies rise 11 per cent in March 2026

Company insolvencies in Scotland climbed 11 per cent year-on-year in March 2026, with 131 cases registered compared to the same month in 2025. The total comprised 57 compulsory liquidations, 53 creditors’ voluntary liquidations (CVLs), 18 administrations and three receivership appointments. No company voluntary arrangements (CVAs) were recorded during the period. Over the 12 months to…

Business insolvencies rose by 7% in March

Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales increased by 7% in March 2026 when compared to the previous month. and were on similar levels to March 2025. March’s increase suggests that oil price spikes and renewed inflation concerns linked to escalating conflict in the…

Northern Irish business and personal insolvencies increase

Latest monthly statistics from the Insolvency Service have shown that business insolvencies and personal insolvencies rose in Northern Ireland in March 2026. The data showed that there were 35 company insolvencies registered in Northern Ireland, 21% higher than in March 2025. The insolvencies comprised of 25 compulsory liquidations, nine CVLs and one CVA. There were…

Business Rescue Expert launches Turnaround division

Insolvency practice, Business Rescue Expert (BRE), has announced the launch of a specialist Turnaround division. Turnaround & Restructuring Expert (TRE) is supporting businesses across the UK, with a focus on protecting jobs and avoiding formal insolvency. The move forms part of Darlington-headquartered Business Rescue Expert’s wider strategy to expand its advisory services and follows the…