Welcome to Debt Matters. Today, we’re looking at the latest business insolvency figures in England and Wales, and what they tell us about the trading environment for firms, suppliers, lenders and collections teams.

• In February 2026, 1,878 companies entered insolvency in England and Wales.
• That was 7% higher than January’s 1,749.
• It was also 7% lower than February 2025’s 2,015.
• Creditors’ voluntary liquidations made up 78% of all company insolvencies in February.
• Administrations were 30% higher than a year earlier.
• Compulsory liquidations were 35% lower year on year.

Key point:

• A 1-month rise on its own does not mean everything has changed.
• But it does show that pressure is still there for a large number of businesses.
• The monthly total moved up again  ...