UK business insolvences rise again
- paulrobinson764
- Jun 25
- 1 min read
š UK Business Insolvencies Rise Again in May
New data shows that 2,238 companies in England and Wales entered insolvency in May 2025 ā up 15% year-on-year and 8% on April.
š¹ The majority (77%) were creditor voluntary liquidations (CVLs)
Ā š¹ Administrations and compulsory liquidations also rose
Ā š¹ CVAs dropped by 26% vs last year
Persistent pressures ā including inflation, higher wages, business rates, and weak consumer demand ā are taking a visible toll. While insolvency levels remain below the 2008ā09 crisis peak, the upward trend highlights the growing strain on UK businesses.
š A reminder of the value in monitoring financial signals early.
Ā At Watchdog Services, we track key changes on the Companies House registerāhelping users stay alert to shifts affecting the firms that matter to them.