Northern Ireland: personal insolvencies up, business failures down in August
Insolvency Service data show personal insolvencies in Northern Ireland rose 4% year-on-year in August 2026 to 140 cases, while business insolvencies fell 42%.
Personal cases comprised 117 IVAs, 16 debt relief orders and seven bankruptcies. Business insolvencies totalled seven: two compulsory liquidations and five creditors' voluntary liquidations.
No CVAs, administrations or receivership appointments were recorded during the month.
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