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Insolvency Service publishes monthly statistics for October 2022

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Published on: 15 November 2022

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LNB News 15/11/2022

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Issue Date: 15 November 2022

Published Date: 15 November 2022

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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The Insolvency Service has published its monthly insolvency statistics for October 2022 on company and individual insolvencies. The data shows there were 1,948 company insolvencies registered, 38% higher than in October 2021 (1,410) and 32% higher than the number registered pre-coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic levels (October 2019, 1,477). For individuals, 531 bankruptcies were registered, 14% lower than in October 2021 and 62% lower than in October 2019.

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