The construction industry suffered more insolvencies than any other sector in April-June 2023

Quarterly insolvencies in England and Wales, top five sectors

Construction

Wholesale and retail trade

Accommodation and food

Admin and support

Professional, scientific and technical

Q2

2023

1,200

900

600

300

0

2013

2015

2017

2019

2021

2023

1,200

Q2 2023

Construction

Wholesale and

retail trade

900

Accommodation

and food

600

Admin and support

Professional,

scientific and

technical

300

0

2013

2015

2017

2019

2021

2023

Guardian graphic. Source: Insolvency Service, Companies House