Insolvency Figures in the Fourth Quarter of 2000 Released


Statistics showing insolvencies in the fourth quarter of 2000 were published today by the Department of Trade and Industry.

Company Insolvencies

There were 3,679 company insolvencies in England and Wales in the fourth quarter of 2000 on a seasonally adjusted basis. This was a decrease of 1.5% on the previous quarter and an increase of 6.7% on the same period a year ago.

1.1% of active companies became insolvent in the 12 months ended Q4 2000, the same as the previous quarter and slightly down on the corresponding quarter in 1999.

Number of Company Insolvencies in England and Wales (seasonally adjusted)


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Posted on Feb 5, 2001
Region: UK