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Calculate how much statutory redundancy you can get based on age, weekly pay and number of years in the job
Search the Individual Insolvency Register for details about bankruptcy orders, Debt Relief Orders, Individual Voluntary Arrangements, and restrictions orders and undertakings
How to close a limited company - strike off, dissolution, voluntary liquidation - or allow to become dormant
A Debt Relief Order (DRO) is a solution to deal with personal debts you cannot pay. It helps you make a fresh start (with some restrictions).
The home of The Insolvency Service on GOV.UK. We are a government agency that helps to deliver economic confidence by supporting those in financial distress, tackling financial wrongdoing and maximising returns to creditors.
Claim money if you've lost your job because your employer has been made insolvent
Get free, confidential and independent advice on dealing with debt problems across the UK - telephone, fax, opening hours, website
Employer calculator - calculate your employee’s statutory redundancy payment
Alternatives to bankruptcy and the different types of agreements you can make with your creditors.
Claim compensation if your employer is insolvent and you were not paid for your notice period
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