The UK recorded 2,081 registered company insolvencies in July 2025, reflecting a slight rise on the previous month, but broadly in line with July 2024.
According to the latest data from the Insolvency Service, the most common processes are creditors’ voluntary liquidations (CVLs), followed by compulsory liquidations, administrations, and company voluntary arrangements (CVAs).
These statistics offer valuable insight into the financial health of UK businesses and emphasise the ongoing pressures experienced across key sectors.
Of the 2,081 registered company insolvencies in May, there were:
Figure 1: The total number of company insolvencies in July 2025 was similar to June 2025.
Sources: Insolvency Service (compulsory liquidations only); Companies House (all other insolvency procedures).
CVLs made up 76% of all company insolvencies in July 2025. This was similar to June 2025, but 2% lower than July 2024.
There were slightly more compulsory liquidations in July 2025 than in June 2025, with an 11% rise compared to July 2024 and a 26% increase over the 2024 monthly average.
Administrations in July 2025 increased by 24% compared to June 2025 and 5% compared to July 2024.
In July 2025, we saw 20% fewer CVAS than in June 2025, and they were 52% lower than in July 2024.
The five industries that experienced the highest number of insolvencies in the 12 months to June 2025 were:
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CoCredo’s Managing Director, Dan Hancocks, says, “The latest insolvency figures for July 2025 tell an interesting story. With 2,081 company insolvencies recorded, the numbers are almost identical to June and to the same period last year. On the face of it, this stability might suggest that businesses are holding steady. But when we dig into the detail, there are some important shifts to take note of.”
“What stands out, though, is the rise in compulsory liquidations, which are now higher than they were a year ago. That points to increased action from creditors – whether that’s landlords, lenders, or suppliers – who are less willing to wait for overdue payments. For many businesses, that’s a worrying sign that cash flow pressures are intensifying.”
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