UK business insolvences rise again
📉 UK Business Insolvencies Rise Again in May
New data shows that 2,238 companies in England and Wales entered insolvency in May 2025 — up 15% year-on-year and 8% on April.
🔹 The majority (77%) were creditor voluntary liquidations (CVLs)
 🔹 Administrations and compulsory liquidations also rose
 🔹 CVAs dropped by 26% vs last year
Persistent pressures — including inflation, higher wages, business rates, and weak consumer demand — are taking a visible toll. While insolvency levels remain below the 2008–09 crisis peak, the upward trend highlights the growing strain on UK businesses.
👉 A reminder of the value in monitoring financial signals early.
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