Company insolvencies in England and Wales rose in July after two consecutive monthly declines, highlighting continued pressure on businesses from higher costs, weak demand and economic uncertainty.
There were 1,931 registered company insolvencies during the month, according to the Insolvency Service, 5 per cent higher than the 1,847 recorded in June but 5 per cent below the 2,031 registered in July 2025.
Creditors’ voluntary liquidations remained the most common form of insolvency, accounting for 1,497 cases, or 78 per cent of the total. They increased 9 per cent from June but were 3 per cent lower than a year earlier.
There were also 288 compulsory liquidations and 124 administrations. Administrations fell 33 per cent month on…