Corporate insolvencies in England and Wales jumped by more than 80% in the past quarter from a year earlier, while the number of firms opting to be liquidated hit the highest level in at least six decades. They accounted for almost nine in 10 of the total.
Insolvency experts warned of a tough autumn when even more firms could go out of business, including larger companies, as a result of falling consumer confidence and demand.
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