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This page provides a single entry point for tools and information for and about insolvency practitioners.
Spreadsheet for Pension contribution applications.
The code of ethics aims to help insolvency practitioners meet their professional and ethical obligations.
On 15 February 2024 a Regulatory Penalty was made against Mr Robert Allen of London, United Kingdom
This is purely a bankruptcy procedure. Information on procedure and the official receiver's role in applications for annulment of the order.
Template to request setting up a new redundancy case
RP14 upload template
This document contains information related to company investigations and The Insolvency Service.
During Scams Awareness Month, people are being warned to be vigilant against rogue health supplement companies who target elderly and vulnerable victims
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Monthly company and individual insolvency statistics for England and Wales, as well as Northern Ireland, and monthly company statistics for Scotland. For England and Wales, Breathing Space scheme statistics and the numbers o…
Guidance to help you calculate your average rate of pay so that you can apply for redundancy related payments from the Insolvency Service.
Details of Insolvency Service offices that have closed, moved and merged: Edinburgh office moved 2 June 2023
Template for notice to creditors – s216 re-use of a prohibited name in relation to the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016
The up-front petition deposit fee paid by those initiating creditor bankruptcy and compulsory liquidation proceedings is rising from 1 November 2022.
Company director disqualified and ordered to pay compensation after Bounce Back Loan misconduct
A Protective Award is compensation awarded by an employment tribunal because your employer did not consult with you before you were made redundant.
Former barrister and solicitor has bankruptcy restrictions extended for 10 years after he concealed financial affairs from Official Receiver and joint trustees.
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A fraudster from North London has been sentenced after using a government-backed Bounce Back Loan for his own personal use.
Discharge from bankruptcy, including suspending a bankrupt's period of discharge in cases of non-cooperation
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