1. Main messages for England and Wales
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After seasonal adjustment, the number of registered company
insolvencies in England and Wales was 2,035 in February 2025, 3%
higher than in January 2025 (1,978) but 7% lower than the same month
in the previous year (2,188 in February 2024). Company insolvencies
over the past year have been slightly lower than in 2023, which saw a
30-year high annual number, but have remained high relative to
historical levels. -
Company insolvencies in February 2025 consisted of 393 compulsory
liquidations, 1,520 creditors’ voluntary liquidations (CVLs), 115
administrations and 7 company voluntary arrangements (CVAs). There
were no receivership appointments. Compulsory liquidations were…