Construction remains the UK’s most affected sector despite registered company insolvencies in England and Wales falling 4% month-on-month. What’s driving construction insolvencies across England and Wales? Overview Registered company insolvencies in England and Wales dropped in September 2026, building on the steady trends seen across late summer. The Insolvency Service recorded 1,882 registered company insolvencies […]… Continue Reading

The construction industry is currently on high alert for sophisticated credit fraud and fraudulent account applications. With tight margins and ongoing pressure on supply chains across the UK, falling victim to a bad debt or fraudulent order can have a devastating impact on cash flow. At Top Service, our primary mission is to help our […]… Continue Reading

Companies House has confirmed that effective 1st December 2026, email submissions for company strike-off objections will be completely phased out. Moving forward, all objections must be submitted via the GOV.UK online service with digital evidence attached. For credit managers in the construction sector, this change highlights the critical importance of early debtor monitoring. Key Takeaways […]… Continue Reading

Construction remains the UK’s most affected sector as company failures in England and Wales shift just 1% month-on-month. Overview Registered company insolvencies in England and Wales held virtually flat in August 2026. This brings a moment of stabilisation following the slight uptick we saw in July. The Insolvency Service recorded 1,946 registered company insolvencies in […]… Continue Reading

Construction remains the UK’s most affected sector as registered company insolvencies in England and Wales rise 5% month-on-month. Overview Registered company insolvencies in England and Wales ticked upward in July 2026, breaking the plateau we saw in June. The Insolvency Service recorded 1,931 registered company insolvencies in England and Wales during July. This figure represents […]… Continue Reading

The construction industry is currently facing a demanding economic landscape, with cash collection remaining a primary hurdle for businesses nationwide. In the face of these challenges, Top Service has continued to demonstrate the power of specialised, industry-specific credit management, culminating in a record-breaking month of successes for its membership network. Smashed Records and Exceptional Recoveries […]… Continue Reading

Construction Insolvencies England and Wales: June 2026 Update Overview Registered company insolvencies in England and Wales flattened out in June 2026. This stabilisation follows the sharp 10% drop we saw in May. The Insolvency Service recorded 1,845 registered company insolvencies in England and Wales during June. This figure is almost identical to May 2026 (1,849). […]… Continue Reading

How our expert debt recovery team turned broken promises into a cost-neutral win for a member of 10+ years.Sometimes, despite your best efforts, internal credit control runs into a brick wall. This was recently the case for Earlcoate Construction & Plant Hire Ltd. As a Top Service member for over a decade, Earlcoate regularly utilises […]… Continue Reading

How an expert, email-only strategy recovered £61k+ to maximise cash flow. When a customer in the construction sector came to us with a substantial unpaid invoice, they weren’t just facing a financial shortfall—they were dealing with a wall of broken promises and total radio silence. At Top Service, we understand how frustrating and disruptive cash […]… Continue Reading

Construction remains the most exposed sector despite a 10% month-on-month drop in overall business failures. Overview Registered company insolvencies in England and Wales fell sharply in May 2026. This drop offers a breather after the rising numbers we saw during March and April. The Insolvency Service recorded 1,868 registered company insolvencies in England and Wales […]… Continue Reading