Business insolvencies increase by 6%

Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of registered business insolvencies in England and Wales in January 2025 was 1,971, 6% higher than in December 2024 (1,852) and 11% higher than the same month in the previous year (1,780). The business insolvencies consisted of 269 compulsory liquidations, 1,546 creditors’ voluntary liquidations…

2024 construction insolvencies down 8%

The number of construction companies in England and Wales filing for insolvency in 2024 was 4,032, an 8% decrease from the 2023 total of 4,388. The number of registered company insolvencies for the construction industry in December 2024 was 291, down 8% from November 2024 (319) and down 20% from December 2023. Mark Supperstone, partner…