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Summary - Company Insolvency Statistics January to March 2021
Published 30 April 2021
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Total company insolvencies in England & Wales decreased by 22% from Q4 2020 to 2,384 in Q1 2021:
| 2021 Q1 | % change from Q4 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total company insolvencies | 2,384 | -22% |
| Creditors’ voluntary liquidations | 2,047 | -18% |
| Compulsory liquidations | 108 | -26% |
| Other company insolvencies | 229 | -46% |
Company insolvencies remain lower than pre-pandemic levels
The liquidation rate per 10,000 active companies also fell
