According to the latest figures from the Insolvency Service, the number of registered company insolvencies in England and Wales was 2,085 in April 2026, 2% higher than in March 2026.
Of the 2,085 registered company insolvencies in March, there were:
Figure 1: The total number of company insolvencies in April 2026 was slightly higher than in March 2026.
Sources: Insolvency Service (compulsory liquidations only); Companies House (all other insolvency procedures).
In April 2026, Company Voluntary Liquidations (CVLs) comprised 72% of all company insolvencies. The number of CVLs recorded in April 2026 was comparable to both March 2026 and April 2025. Additionally, it was similar to the average number of CVLs over the previous 12 months.
The number of compulsory liquidations in April 2026 was 19% higher than in March 2026 but similar to April 2025. April 2026 was the highest month for compulsory liquidations since February 2025.
In March 2026, there were 235 administrations. This figure is 52% higher than in February 2026, 82% higher than in March 2025, and 89% higher than the average monthly total for 2025.
There were 20 CVAs in April 2026, which was the same as in March 2026 and 17% lower than in April 2025.
The six industries that experienced the highest number of insolvencies in the 12 months to February 2026 were:
Figure 2: For most sectors, the number of insolvencies in the 12 months to March 2026 was slightly lower than that in the 12 months to March 2025.
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CoCredo’s MD, Dan Hancocks, says, “The April 2026 insolvency figures show a market that remains broadly stable at a high level, with 2,085 registered company insolvencies in England and Wales. This represents a modest 2% increase on March and a 3% rise compared with the same month last year, reinforcing the fact that we are seeing consistency in elevated levels of business distress rather than any sharp directional change.”
“The insolvency rate has been slightly lower over time. However, it is still higher than usual, which shows that ongoing risks vary, so businesses need to be alert to signs of financial trouble when dealing with credit and supply chain partners.”
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