UK Company Insolvency Statistics
Registered company insolvencies in England & Wales, from the Insolvency Service's monthly official statistics. Latest data: June 2026, published on gov.uk and reviewed by a licensed insolvency practitioner before republication here.
Total company insolvencies by month
England & Wales, registered company insolvencies (seasonally adjusted) · hover a bar for the exact figure
What the figures mean
Creditors' Voluntary Liquidation consistently accounts for the large majority of UK company insolvencies — directors choosing to close an insolvent company on their own initiative rather than waiting for a creditor's petition. Compulsory liquidations reflect creditor (often HMRC) enforcement through the courts; administrations and CVAs are rescue procedures and a far smaller share of the total.
Monthly figures are volatile — court sitting days, HMRC enforcement activity and seasonal cash-flow pressure all move individual months. The year-on-year comparison above is usually the more reliable signal of direction.
If your company is part of these statistics in the making — creditor pressure, HMRC arrears, or a balance sheet that no longer works — the earlier you take advice, the more options remain open.
Last 12 months — full table
| Month | Total | CVL | Comp. | Admin | CVA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26 | 1,845 | 1,364 | 276 | 191 | 14 |
| May 26 | 1,849 | 1,411 | 281 | 132 | 25 |
| Apr 26 | 2,079 | 1,492 | 384 | 182 | 20 |
| Mar 26 | 2,024 | 1,462 | 305 | 237 | 20 |
| Feb 26 | 1,897 | 1,474 | 259 | 154 | 10 |
| Jan 26 | 1,763 | 1,332 | 258 | 159 | 13 |
| Dec 25 | 1,693 | 1,323 | 249 | 106 | 15 |
| Nov 25 | 1,855 | 1,439 | 256 | 141 | 18 |
| Oct 25 | 2,015 | 1,559 | 315 | 124 | 17 |
| Sep 25 | 1,968 | 1,549 | 277 | 125 | 17 |
| Aug 25 | 2,019 | 1,577 | 304 | 122 | 16 |
| Jul 25 | 2,052 | 1,567 | 329 | 144 | 12 |