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As of April 2024, this publication has been replaced by separate individual and company insolvency statistics as linked to below.
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The Insolvency Service’s policies and procedures for producing official statistics, and documents relating to compliance with the code of practice for official statistics
The company claimed to be able to provide cheap hospitality at events such as the Six Nations and Cheltenham Gold Cup
Businessman defrauded a pensioner out of £60,000 by siphoning off his investment in a proposed housing development in Greater Manchester, ignored his director ban and breached a bankruptcy order.
Statistics on new individual insolvencies in England and Wales, and related statistics for Scotland and Northern Ireland
This page provides information about the Insolvency Service's official statistics, including details on what is available and when it is released.
Statistics on Company insolvencies in England and Wales, and related statistics for Scotland and Northern Ireland
Statistics on new company insolvencies in England and Wales, and related statistics for Scotland and Northern Ireland
Form for insolvency practitioners to make an application under regulation 6 of the Insolvency Regulations 1994 for authority to use local bank account.
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Dear IP is updated quarterly and issued by the Insolvency Service to insolvency practitioners and other interested stakeholders
Companies House
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Companies become insolvent for a variety of reasons. What happens next will depend on the individual circumstances involved.
Former Premier League footballer and international manager disqualified as director for three-and-a-half years
These notices make directors and others responsible for paying the tax debts of companies they've been involved in.
Company wound-up in the public interest after investigations by the Insolvency Service
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