Company insolvencies in England and Wales fell in June 2026, with 1,845 companies entering a formal insolvency process.
This was almost unchanged from May 2026, when 1,849 insolvencies were recorded, but 10% lower than the 2,048 recorded in June 2025.
The figures included 1,364 creditors’ voluntary liquidations, 276 compulsory liquidations, 191 administrations and 14 company voluntary arrangements. There were no receivership appointments.
Creditors’ voluntary liquidations continued to account for the majority of company insolvencies, making up around 74% of all cases.
However, the number of CVLs was 3% lower than in May and 15% lower than in June 2025. The average monthly number of CVLs during the first half of 2026 was also 8%…