UK company insolvencies: November 2025 figures and what they mean for credit control

In this episode of Debt Matters, we break down the Insolvency Service’s latest company insolvency statistics for November 2025 and translate the numbers into practical actions for debt collection and credit control teams.

England and Wales recorded 1,866 registered company insolvencies in November 2025. That was 8% lower than October 2025 and 7% lower than November 2024. The mix matters: creditors’ voluntary liquidations (1,461) made up the majority, followed by compulsory liquidations (250), administrations (136), company voluntary arrangements (18), and 1 receivership appointment.

We also look at the rolling insolvency rate: 52.9 insolvencies per 10,000 companies over the 12 months to 30 November 2025 (around 1 in 189 companies), slightly down ...