UK insolvency pressure mounts as trade credit insurers watch late payment signals
Insolvency volumes remain historically elevated UK company insolvencies reached 2,343 in May 2026, continuing a run of historically high monthly figures. Official data shows 2,085 registered companies filed for insolvency in April, a 2% increase on March 2026 and broadly in line with April 2025 levels. Monthly totals have fluctuated through the year, with January…

