There were 2,085 corporate insolvencies [gov.uk] in April 2026 in England and Wales – 2.4% more than in March 2026 (2,037), and 2.8% more than in April 2025 (2,028)
Leeds-based Richard Oddy, a restructuring and insolvency partner at Azets, a UK top 10 accountancy and advisory firm in Yorkshire, said:
“April’s corporate insolvency numbers have been driven by a combination of geopolitical issues, legislative changes that will increase pressure on margins, ongoing cost challenges and customer caution, and creditors continuing to take an assertive attitude towards chasing down debts as they attempt to keep their own balance sheets in the black.
“Numbers have continued to rise this month, and the wider trend shows