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Monthly company insolvency statistics for England and Wales, as well as Scotland and Northern Ireland.
As changes to Debt Relief Orders come into force this week, we talk to the Insolvency Service’s Andrew Shore, who has overseen the change, to find out all you need to know.
This guidance is for company directors who are claiming redundancy related payments from the Insolvency Service.
Where to make a complaint about anything relating to insolvency including the Insolvency Service, an official receiver, an insolvency practitioner, or a bankrupt you suspect of wrongdoing or misconduct. You can also report a…
What you need to know if you are a creditor with a debt listed in a Debt Relief Order (DRO).
Monthly individual insolvency statistics for England and Wales, as well as Northern Ireland, and quarterly statistics for Scotland. For England and Wales, Breathing Space scheme statistics are also included.
Report a disqualified director for working illegally to The Insolvency Service - complain using the online form
This document contains guidance on how to find out if a director has been disqualified or an individual is subject to bankruptcy or debt relief restrictions because of unfit conduct or misconduct and why we took action again…
Statistics on new company insolvencies in England and Wales, and related statistics for Scotland and Northern Ireland
Service access and guidance for creditors and money advisers about Breathing Space
Detailed information about the Insolvency Service’s investigation and enforcement work, how we achieve our outcomes and how to complain about misconduct.
Director Conduct Reporting Service for insolvency practitioners as statutory office-holders. This page links to the online application.
This page provides information about the Insolvency Service's official statistics, including details on what is available and when it is released.
This page provides links to guidance produced by, or relating to, the Insolvency Service
As of April 2024, this publication has been replaced by separate individual and company insolvency statistics as linked to below.
This page provides a single entry point for tools and information for debt advisers.
If you’ve been made redundant and applied to the Insolvency Service for a redundancy payment or other money you’re owed, we will write to you to let you know what we can pay you.
The Bounce Back loan scheme was introduced to support businesses during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The guide explains why that loan must be repaid.
How to complain about an insolvency practitioner - complain about unprofessional or unethical conduct or how your case has been handled.
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