Latest Insolvency Service stats underscore grim business climate
The latest official data from the Insolvency Service shows that 471 construction businesses collapsed in May - a new monthly record.
Source: constructionnews.co.uk
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The latest official data from the Insolvency Service shows that 471 construction businesses collapsed in May - a new monthly record.
Around 2,163 companies were declared insolvent in June, which is up from 1,698 according to data from the Insolvency Service.
Some 2,552 companies were declared insolvent in May, up from 1,825 a year ago, according to the Insolvency Service.
High borrowing costs and inflation are weighing heavily on businesses, official figures suggest.