On the register · August 2026
August 2026 on the register
Every company that appeared, disappeared or changed shape on the Companies House register between the 1 Jul 2026 and 1 Aug 2026 bulk snapshots — the whole register for the counts, the 304,119 companies we track for the names.
65,506 incorporated · 108,790 removed · net −43,284
Births and deaths
The whole register, by industry — sorted by insolvencies
65,506incorporated
108,790removed from the register
97,607proposed for strike-off
2,673entered insolvency
| Industry | Incorporated | Removed | Strike-off | Insolvency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrials | 18,210 | 33,640 | 29,913 | 1,063 |
| Consumer Discretionary | 25,868 | 44,339 | 39,535 | 952 |
| Real Estate | 6,160 | 6,833 | 6,712 | 167 |
| Technology | 5,709 | 7,310 | 6,762 | 143 |
| Financials | 2,901 | 2,699 | 2,420 | 121 |
| Consumer Staples | 1,750 | 2,618 | 2,373 | 67 |
| Health Care | 2,383 | 4,106 | 4,054 | 57 |
| Unclassified | 1,841 | 5,732 | 4,463 | 48 |
| Basic Materials | 361 | 785 | 730 | 28 |
| Telecommunications | 92 | 328 | 282 | 15 |
| Utilities | 178 | 286 | 256 | 8 |
| Energy | 53 | 114 | 107 | 4 |
How long they lasted
Age at exit for the 99,910 companies that stopped being active this month
The median company that left the active register this month was 2.8 years old. Struck-off companies were typically 2.6 years old; those entering insolvency 9.2.
| Industry | Exits | Median age (years) |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Discretionary | 40,328 | 2.1 |
| Basic Materials | 755 | 2.4 |
| Technology | 6,892 | 2.4 |
| Consumer Staples | 2,430 | 2.4 |
| Real Estate | 6,867 | 2.8 |
| Financials | 2,536 | 3.1 |
| Utilities | 263 | 3.5 |
| Industrials | 30,829 | 3.5 |
| Health Care | 4,104 | 3.7 |
| Telecommunications | 295 | 4.9 |
| Energy | 111 | 5.1 |
| Unclassified | 4,500 | 5.5 |
Who filed accounts
23,588 tracked companies filed a new set of accounts
Abridged 8,271·Full 5,259·Small 3,963·Audit-exempt subsidiary 1,945·Total exemption full 1,316·Group 1,167
| # | Biggest filers this month | Turnover | YoY | Pre-tax | Staff | Year to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | TESCO PLC Consumer Staples · Welwyn Garden City | £72.9bn | — | £1.5bn | 310,022 | 28 Feb 2026 |
| 02 | BT GROUP PLC Telecommunications · London | £19.6bn | -3% | £1.4bn | 84,000 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 03 | MARKS AND SPENCER GROUP P.L.C. Consumer Discretionary · London | £17.3bn | +25% | £236.2m | 73,900 | 28 Mar 2026 |
| 04 | ANGLO AMERICAN PLC Basic Materials · London | £13.7bn | +5% | £1.0bn | 43,000 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 05 | EDF ENERGY CUSTOMERS LIMITED Utilities · London | £13.1bn | -4% | £294.0m | 3,631 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 06 | EDF ENERGY LIMITED Utilities · London | £10.3bn | -3% | −£38.0m | — | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 07 | SCRIPTURE UNION SCOTLAND Consumer Discretionary · Glasgow | £8.0bn | +8% | — | 155 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 08 | BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED Industrials · Camberley | £7.6bn | +7% | £989.0m | 17,598 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 09 | BRITISH GAS LIMITED Utilities · Windsor | £7.5bn | +36% | £59.6m | 0 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 10 | MARTIN-BROWER UK LTD Industrials · Hemel Hempstead | £7.1bn | +3% | £19.4m | 4,590 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 11 | EE LIMITED Telecommunications · London | £6.8bn | -3% | £1.8bn | 16,843 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 12 | ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE (DISTRIBUTION) LIMITED Consumer Discretionary · Chessington | £6.8bn | +2% | £16.0m | — | 30 Sept 2025 |
| 13 | EXXONMOBIL GAS MARKETING EUROPE LIMITED Consumer Discretionary · Fawley | £6.8bn | +31% | £35.0m | 0 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 14 | VIIV HEALTHCARE TRADING SERVICES UK LIMITED Consumer Discretionary · London | £6.3bn | +4% | £21.1m | 6 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 15 | TURNER & TOWNSEND HOLDINGS LIMITED Industrials · Leeds | £5.8bn | — | £409.3m | 23,380 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 16 | ANGLO AMERICAN MARKETING LIMITED Industrials · London | £5.7bn | -7% | £288.9m | 361 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 17 | ARNOLD CLARK AUTOMOBILES LIMITED Consumer Discretionary · Glasgow | £5.6bn | +8% | £112.5m | 11,743 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 18 | VERTU MOTORS PLC Consumer Discretionary · Gateshead | £4.8bn | +1% | £20.2m | 7,293 | 28 Feb 2026 |
| 19 | SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION LIMITED Unclassified · London | £4.6bn | +8% | −£2.1m | 1,286 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 20 | DRAX POWER LIMITED Utilities · Selby | £4.4bn | -12% | £587.9m | 645 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 21 | LOOKERS LIMITED Consumer Discretionary · Stoke-On-Trent | £4.4bn | +2% | £58.5m | 5,872 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 22 | TUPRAS TRADING LTD Energy · London | £4.0bn | +21% | £10.3m | 40 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 23 | CERTAS ENERGY UK LIMITED Consumer Discretionary · Birchwood | £3.4bn | -2% | £34.7m | 2,096 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 24 | HSBC GROUP MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED Industrials · London | £3.4bn | +8% | £201.4m | 6,438 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 25 | BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO EXPORTS LIMITED Consumer Staples · London | £3.3bn | -3% | £2.0bn | 296 | 31 Dec 2025 |
Crossed into full accounts
321 tracked companies grew past the small-company thresholds and now file full accounts — a growth signal the register gives away for free. Oldest first.
| Company | Industry | From | To | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOORHEAD & MCGAVIN LIMITEDMOTHERWELL | Consumer Staples | Small | Full | 103 |
| CHURCH SOCIETYWATFORD | Consumer Discretionary | Small | Full | 100 |
| A.C. LLOYD HOLDINGS LIMITEDWARWICK | Industrials | Small | Full | 77 |
| CASTROL LUBRICANTS VIETNAM LIMITEDSUNBURY ON THAMES | Consumer Discretionary | Audit-exempt subsidiary | Full | 70 |
| DAYTON PROGRESS LIMITED | Industrials | Small | Full | 60 |
| BASILDON CHEMICAL CO. LIMITEDABINGDON | Basic Materials | Medium | Full | 55 |
| WESTERN LAND PLCHAYWARDS HEATH | Real Estate | Small | Group | 54 |
| BRANDWELLS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITEDST GEORGE | Industrials | Medium | Full | 53 |
| C P CASES LIMITEDCANTERBURY | Consumer Discretionary | Medium | Full | 53 |
| INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS COUNCILLONDON | Consumer Discretionary | Small | Full | 53 |
| KUKA SYSTEMS UK LIMITEDHALESOWEN | Industrials | Medium | Full | 52 |
| SCUTUM SOUTH EAST LIMITEDCHERTSEY | Industrials | Small | Full | 51 |
| CARNABY CARAVANS LIMITEDCARNABY, BRIDLINGTON | Consumer Discretionary | Medium | Full | 50 |
| COMMERCIAL VEHICLE AUCTIONS LIMITED | Industrials | Small | Full | 50 |
| INTERNATIONAL LIFT EQUIPMENT LTDLONDON | Industrials | Medium | Full | 50 |
| MUIR TIMBER SYSTEMS LIMITEDINVERKEITHING, FIFE | Basic Materials | Small | Full | 50 |
| TERMRIM CONSTRUCTION LIMITEDHUDDERSFIELD | Industrials | Medium | Full | 50 |
| BELLS POWER GROUP LIMITEDBELVEDERE | Industrials | Small | Group | 49 |
| BEKONSCOT LIMITEDBUCKINGHAMSHIRE | Consumer Discretionary | Small | Full | 48 |
| J.W.MUIR (PROPERTY INVESTMENTS) LIMITEDINVERKEITHING | Real Estate | Small | Full | 48 |
| HERITAGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LIMITEDLONDON | Financials | Small | Full | 47 |
| WARLEY CARRIERS LIMITEDWEST MIDLANDS | Industrials | Small | Full | 47 |
| D J H LEISURE LIMITEDGLASGOW | Consumer Discretionary | Small | Full | 43 |
| DURKIN AND SONS LIMITEDGREENFORD | Industrials | Medium | Full | 43 |
| DYNAMIC CONTROLS LIMITEDOLDHAM | Consumer Discretionary | Medium | Full | 43 |
Heading for the exit
Tracked companies that entered insolvency (292) or were proposed for strike-off (1,844) this month. Established firms first.
| Entered insolvency | Industry | Status | Age | Last filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUGHLANS BAKERIES LIMITEDBRIGHTON | Consumer Staples | Liquidation | 88 | 2025 |
| ZYTRONIC DISPLAYS LIMITEDNEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | Technology | Liquidation | 83 | 2024 |
| C. BUTT LIMITEDNORTHAMPTON | Industrials | Liquidation | 71 | 2025 |
| COURTESY SHOES LIMITEDBACUP | Consumer Discretionary | CVA | 70 | 2024 |
| MIDLAND TANK AND IRON PLATE COMPANY LIMITED(THE)BIRMINGHAM | Industrials | Liquidation | 69 | 2025 |
| NDC TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDMANCHESTER | Technology | Liquidation | 67 | 2024 |
| PATTERSONS (BRISTOL) LIMITEDMANCHESTER | Consumer Discretionary | Administration | 53 | 2024 |
| POLI-CHROME ENGINEERS (MOULDS) LIMITEDBLACKPOOL | Consumer Discretionary | Liquidation | 50 | 2025 |
| HEARTBEAT MANUFACTURING CO. (REDDITCH) LIMITED(THE)WORCESTERSHIRE | Industrials | CVA | 49 | 2025 |
| JOHN LEWIS OF HUNGERFORD LIMITEDWALSALL | Consumer Discretionary | Administration | 49 | 2025 |
| WALNUT UNLIMITED LTDRINGWOOD | Consumer Discretionary | Liquidation | 49 | 2024 |
| B.M.W. SHIPPING AGENTS LIMITEDLONDON | Industrials | Liquidation | 48 | 2024 |
| TULLO MARSHALL WARREN LIMITEDRINGWOOD | Consumer Discretionary | Liquidation | 48 | 2024 |
| MAXTED MORRISON & CO. LIMITEDLONDON | Unclassified | Liquidation | 47 | 2025 |
| ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE READING TRUSTLIVERPOOL | Consumer Discretionary | Administration | 47 | 2024 |
| ROBSON CAVE & ASSOCIATES LIMITEDLONDON | Financials | Liquidation | 46 | 2025 |
| GALINO LIMITEDGLASGOW | Industrials | Administration | 45 | 2024 |
| SURFCONTROL LIMITEDGUILDFORD | Industrials | Liquidation | 45 | 2024 |
| CARBON247 LIMITEDLIVERPOOL | Consumer Discretionary | Liquidation | 43 | 2024 |
| YELL STUDIO LIMITEDREADING | Consumer Discretionary | Liquidation | 43 | 2025 |
| AIRCARGO & CONTAINER SERVICES LIMITEDST. ALBANS | Industrials | Liquidation | 42 | 2024 |
| STAGESTRUCK LIMITEDST ANDREWS PARK | Industrials | Liquidation | 42 | 2024 |
| HOWE MAXTED GROUP LIMITEDLONDON | Unclassified | Liquidation | 41 | 2025 |
| NELSON BOSTOCK GROUP LIMITEDRINGWOOD | Industrials | Liquidation | 39 | 2024 |
| PHOTOFAX SYSTEMS LIMITEDMANCHESTER | Industrials | Liquidation | 39 | 2025 |
| Proposed for strike-off | Industry | Age | Last filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGEAS SERVICES (UK) LIMITEDEASTLEIGH | Financials | 104 | 2024 |
| AEROFLEX LIMITEDSTEVENAGE | Technology | 89 | 2026 |
| J DEMPSON & CO LIMITEDMAIDSTONE | Industrials | 81 | 2025 |
| SCHURTER LIMITEDAYLESBURY | Industrials | 79 | 2024 |
| VICTOR WOOD OF OAKHAM LIMITEDGRIMSBY | Consumer Discretionary | 79 | 2024 |
| DUNN & DYER (ELECTRICAL) LIMITEDLLANTARNAM INDUSTRIAL PARK | Industrials | 76 | 2025 |
| HERGA TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDGUILDFORD | Technology | 72 | 2025 |
| AIRCLAIMS LIMITEDHOUNSLOW | Industrials | 64 | 2025 |
| G&L BEIJER LIMITEDGOVAN | Industrials | 63 | 2024 |
| MEDINA QUAY MEATS LIMITEDASHFORD | Consumer Discretionary | 63 | 2024 |
| MEMAC OGILVY LIMITEDLONDON | Consumer Discretionary | 55 | 2023 |
| PETER HOARE & COMPANY (INSURANCE BROKERS) LIMITEDLONDON | Financials | 54 | 2024 |
| BISHOP SKINNER INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITEDLONDON | Financials | 53 | 2024 |
| D. & J. WINTON LIMITEDWOODFORD GREEN | Consumer Staples | 53 | 2024 |
| ROBINLARCH LIMITEDCHESTER | Consumer Discretionary | 50 | 2026 |
| AE INDUSTRIAL & AIR EQUIPMENT LIMITEDWARRINGTON | Consumer Discretionary | 48 | 2026 |
| GRIFFIN MARINE TRAVEL LIMITEDMANCHESTER | Consumer Discretionary | 48 | 2024 |
| SHEARS BROTHERS (TRANSPORT) LTD.COALVILLE | Industrials | 48 | 2024 |
| COPEWELL LIMITEDCAMBRIDGE | Consumer Discretionary | 47 | 2024 |
| GOWAN INVESTMENTS LIMITEDCARDIFF | Industrials | 47 | 2024 |
| T.M.C. (MARINE CONSULTANTS) LIMITEDLEEDS | Industrials | 47 | 2024 |
| BISHOPSWOOD ESTATES LIMITEDWEMBLEY | Industrials | 45 | 2024 |
| DATA COMMUNICATION SERVICES LIMITEDMARKFIELD | Industrials | 45 | 2024 |
| HALLMARK CARDS PROPERTY COMPANY LIMITEDBRADFORD | Real Estate | 45 | 2024 |
| INTERCOUNTY DISTRIBUTION LIMITEDELLISTOWN | Industrials | 45 | 2024 |
A strike-off proposal is usually voluntary (the company applied to close) but can be compulsory (the Registrar acting on missed filings). Either can be withdrawn. Insolvency statuses come from the register on the snapshot date and may have moved since.
Changed industry
256 tracked companies re-registered a primary SIC code that moves them to a different industry
| Company | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 143/145 STATION ROAD LISS MANAGEMENT COMPANY LIMITED | Industrials 70229 | Consumer Discretionary 55900 |
| 247 HOME ASSIST LIMITED | Industrials 43220 | Financials 65120 |
| 368 LIVING LTD | Industrials 43390 | Real Estate 68209 |
| A.L.TOZER LIMITED | Consumer Staples 01130 | Real Estate 68209 |
| A2Z MOTORPARTS LIMITED | Consumer Discretionary 45320 | Industrials 38310 |
| AARDVARK ENGINEERING LTD | Consumer Discretionary 45190 | Industrials 25110 |
| ABUNDANT GRAZE LTD | Consumer Discretionary 85590 | Industrials 82990 |
| AFE GROUP LIMITED | Consumer Discretionary 32990 | Industrials 28250 |
| AGHOCO 2080 LIMITED | Unclassified 99999 | Financials 64209 |
| AIRVAGREEN LIMITED | Industrials 70229 | Consumer Discretionary 46720 |
| ALL WEATHER ACCESS LTD | Consumer Discretionary 47530 | Industrials 77390 |
| ALL-TAX-SOLUTIONS LIMITED | Industrials 69203 | Unclassified 99999 |
| AMISTHA HOLDINGS 2 LIMITED | Industrials 82990 | Financials 64209 |
| ANDLORN LTD | Real Estate 68100 | Industrials 70229 |
| ANSI SOLUTIONS LIMITED | Industrials 78300 | Technology 62020 |
| AOHH LTD | Consumer Staples 01490 | Health Care 86900 |
| AON ANALYTICS LTD | Industrials 74909 | Technology 62020 |
| APLS PROPERTY LTD | Real Estate 68209 | Industrials 43390 |
| APWM ADMIN LTD | Industrials 82990 | Financials 66190 |
| ARBORLINE TREE SERVICES LTD | Industrials 81300 | Basic Materials 02100 |
| ARONA PROPERTIES LIMITED | Industrials 41100 | Real Estate 68100 |
| ART DE TOILETTE LTD | Industrials 74100 | Consumer Discretionary 58290 |
| ATLANTIS HOLDCO UK LIMITED | Consumer Discretionary 29320 | Financials 64209 |
| AVELLION LIMITED | Financials 64999 | Industrials 69201 |
| BADHAADHE LTD | Industrials 49390 | Consumer Discretionary 55900 |
Source: the Companies House basic company data snapshots of 1 Jul 2026 and 1 Aug 2026, compared company by company. Register-wide figures count every company on the file; named lists are limited to the 304,119 established, actively filing companies we track (see how the data works).