Rising costs and creditor pressure are driving up corporate insolvencies.
According to Hampshire-based firm Azets, all three main corporate insolvency processes saw increases in January 2026 compared to December 2025, despite an overall year-on-year decline.
Chris Tate, partner in restructuring and insolvency at Azets, said: “More broadly, it’s a case of new year, same problems as rising costs – notably purchasing, staff and energy – continue to erode margins and shrink profits.”
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Chris Tate of Azets. (Image: Azets)
January 2026 recorded 1,744 corporate insolvencies, up 3.6 per cent from December but 14 per cent lower than January 2025.
Mr Tate highlighted that economic…