Company Insolvency Statistics, April to June 2019
Statistics on new company insolvencies in England and Wales, and related statistics for Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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This statistics release contains the latest data on company insolvency (companies which are unable to pay debts and enter liquidation, or enter administration or other company rescue process) . Statistics are presented separately for England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland because of differences in legislation and policy.
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Insolvencies in Q2 2019
- Total underlying company insolvencies increased in Q2 2019 compared with Q1 2019
- This was driven by an increase in creditors voluntary liquidations
- Compulsory liquidations, administrations and company voluntary arrangements decreased in Q2 2019
- The number of administrations decreased this quarter but remain elevated
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Last updated 13 January 2020 + show all updates
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