Company insolvencies in England and Wales increased slightly in July 2026, with 1,931 companies entering formal insolvency such as administration or liquidation.
This was 5% higher than in June 2026, but 5% lower than in July 2025.
Creditors’ voluntary liquidations (CVLs) continued to make up the bulk of company insolvencies, accounting for 78% of all cases in July.
The number of CVLs was 9% higher than in June, but remained 3% lower than in July 2025.
Compulsory liquidations also increased slightly in July, rising by 4% compared with June, although they were 11% lower than in July 2025.
Administrations fell sharply, dropping 33% compared with June and 19% compared with July 2025.
This was mainly because June’s figures were affected by…