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Move will see transfer of casework relating to COVID-19 loan fraud
Renugen Limited, based in Kent, was subject to a winding up order following an investigation by the Insolvency Service
The agency’s Chief Executive Officer, Dean Beale, left the organisation on 12 May 2025 to move to a position outside the Civil Service
Wholesaler accused of falsely inflating company credit rating and failing to pay for goods and services purchased on credit
Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland has applied to the Secretary of State for Business to give up its status as a recognised professional body for insolvency practitioners.
The latest statistics for Insolvency Service enforcement outcomes also outline Covid loan abuse and bankruptcy restriction orders.
Company director has previously been banned three separate times
An update on progress for redress for postmasters subject to bankruptcy orders who are due redress for losses suffered as a consequence of the Post Office’s Horizon IT system
Consumers appeared to be signed up for monthly payments without their consent
Insolvency Service investigation found that Encore Capital Group Inc Ltd failed to fully hand over the money it collected
Chief Executive will take on new job in May
Foresea Limited is connected to three other hospitality package scams which were wound up by the Insolvency Service in the past six months.
Consumers appeared to be misdirected into paying monthly direct debits
Insolvency Service investigations found the Manchester-based companies took upfront payments from more than 20 customers, but there is no evidence they installed the kitchens as promised
Advantia Card Limited was subject to a winding-up order following more than 190 complaints from members of the public in Germany
If you have been struggling with debt for some time and need a fresh start this New Year, the Insolvency Service has sources of information and practical solutions to relieve serious financial burdens.
Attending the IPA’s personal insolvency conference, the Insolvency Service set out its continuing work with regulators to improve support for people with debt.
On 13 November 2024 HHGL Limited and Hampden Group Limited trading as Homebase entered administration. This page gives information on how to claim redundancy or register as a creditor.
2024 marks the 140th anniversary of the appointment of the first Official Receivers and a rich history of helping to keep the UK a safe place to do business
Insolvency Service working with regulators to improve support for people with debt.
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