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What happens if your company cannot pay its debts and is given a court judgment, statutory demand or winding-up order by your creditors
Your limited company can be liquidated (‘wound up’) if it cannot pay its…
You have 14 days to respond to a court judgment. To respond, you must do…
You have 21 days to respond to a statutory demand. To respond, you must do…
Your creditors can apply to the court to close down your company. They do…
Guidance for small businesses who are considering going to court to recover money they're owed.
Immigration staff guidance on how to deal with litigation debts owed to the Home Office from applicants.
This page provides links to guidance produced by, or relating to, the Insolvency Service
How to apply for bankruptcy: how long it lasts, bankruptcy restrictions, what happens to your home and assets when you're bankrupt.
Information for organisations interested in delivering Housing Loss Prevention Advice Services and Housing and Debt services.
Background information on Housing Benefit debt recoveries data.
HM Courts and Tribunals Service is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales. HMCTS is an executive agency, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice .
Spring Budget 2024 speech as delivered by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.
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