SKion to take over insolvent BMZ subsidiaries

A brief overview of the situation: battery manufacturer BMZ Group is facing the insolvency of two of its central subsidiaries. Both BMZ Germany GmbH and BMZ Holding GmbH, based in Karlstein am Main, have entered insolvency. The Aschaffenburg District Court formally opened self-administration insolvency proceedings for both companies on 19 December 2025. As previously reported,…

Business insolvencies fall by 6.7%

Latest figures from the Insolvency Service have shown that the number of business insolvencies in England and Wales decreased by 6.7% to 1,866 in November 2025, compared to the November 2024 figure of 2,001. The business insolvencies consisted of 250 compulsory liquidations, 1,461 creditors’ voluntary liquidations (CVLs), 136 administrations, 18 company voluntary arrangements (CVAs) and…

Scottish business insolvencies fall – Credit Connect

Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland fell in November 2025. The data showed there were 98 company insolvencies registered in Scotland, 14% lower than the number in November 2024. The business insolvencies comprised of 58 CVLs, 33 compulsory liquidations and seven administrations. There were no CVAs or receivership…

Northern Irish business insolvencies increase whilst personal insolvencies fall

Latest monthly statistics from the Insolvency Service show that business insolvencies increased whilst personal insolvencies fell in Northern Ireland in November 2025.  The data shows that there were 43 business insolvencies registered in Northern Ireland, 169% (2.7 times) higher than in November 2024. The insolvencies comprised of 33 compulsory liquidations, eight CVLs and two CVAs. There were…