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The Business Distress Index - Quarterly UK Company Insolvency Statistics
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Written by: Shaun Barton, Partner
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Every quarter, we release the latest business distress figures for companies in the UK. Information is analysed and presented by our expert, in-house Business Intelligence team using Companies House and Red Flag Alert data.
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We examine these findings and produce infographics to display the latest trends and movements in relation to the UK as a whole, regional variations, and sector breakdowns. For media enquiries, including requests for data, please email [email protected].
The latest report shows:
● 9.0% rise – Year-on-year increase in businesses in critical financial distress
● 53,756 – Number of businesses in critical financial distress
● Critical distress increased across 21 sectors - 21 of 22 sectors saw critical distress rise year-on-year
● Leisure & Cultural Activities in steepest decline – critical distress up 27.1% year-on-year
The full Q2 2026 company insolvency report is now available.
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Shaun is a Partner based at our Milton Keynes office, and specialising in supporting SME directors in financial distress and helping them understand their options. Shaun has over 30 years' experience in guiding directors through CVL, MVL, and business recovery processes. Shaun holds the Certificate of Proficiency in Insolvency (CPI).
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