Company Insolvencies Rise Slightly In April 2026
Company insolvencies in England and Wales increased slightly in April 2026, with 2,085 companies entering a formal insolvency process. This was 2% higher than March 2026 and 3% higher than April 2025.
The figures included 1,510 creditors’ voluntary liquidations, 371 compulsory liquidations, 183 administrations, 20 company voluntary arrangements and one receivership appointment.
Creditors’ voluntary liquidations continued to make up the majority of insolvencies, accounting for around 72% of all cases. This suggests that many directors are still choosing to close insolvent companies voluntarily rather than waiting for creditors to take action.
Compulsory liquidations also increased, rising…