February 2026 insolvency figures – response by Azets in the North East
There were 1,878 corporate insolvencies [gov.uk] in February 2026 in England and Wales, 7.4% more than in January 2026 (1,749) and 6.8% less than in February 2025 (2,015). Covering the North East, Richard Oddy is a partner, licensed insolvency practitioner and business restructuring, turnaround and rescue expert at regional accountancy and business advisory firm Azets,…

