Bankruptcies in the United Kingdom decreased to 1882 Companies in September from 1953 Companies in August of 2026. Bankruptcies in the United Kingdom averaged 1887.21 Companies from 1975 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 6509.00 Companies in September of 1992 and a record low of 718.00 Companies in June of 2020. source: The Insolvency Service, United Kingdom

Bankruptcies in the United Kingdom is expected to be 2050.00 Companies by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the United Kingdom Bankruptcies is projected to trend around 1970.00 Companies in 2027 and 1890.00 Companies in 2028, according to our econometric models.



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United Kingdom Bankruptcies
In the United Kingdom, bankruptcies refer to company insolvencies in England and Wales made up of compulsory liquidations (winding-up orders made by the courts) and creditors' voluntary liquidations registered at Companies House.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1882.00 1953.00 6509.00 718.00 1975 - 2026 Companies Monthly
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