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UK Companies in Administration - How to Spot the Warning Signs Before It Happens

Companies already in administration are too late to sell to. But the warning signs appear weeks or months before a formal appointment. Here is how to read them from Companies House data.

21 August 2026

New Companies Registered in London - Latest Incorporations

London registers more new companies than any other part of the UK - roughly four in ten new incorporations happen here. Here is what the data shows, which sectors are driving it, and how B2B teams can turn the volume into a prospecting advantage.

17 August 2026

New Companies Registered in Birmingham - Latest Incorporations

Birmingham is the UK's second city by population and increasingly its second city for new company formation. West Midlands incorporations are growing across manufacturing, professional services, and a fast-developing tech sector. Here is what the data shows and how to use it.

17 August 2026

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New Companies Registered in Manchester - Latest Incorporations

Manchester has become the UK's most active business hub outside London, with the North West consistently registering more new companies each year than any other English region beyond the capital. Here is the data, which sectors are growing fastest, and how to prospect effectively.

17 August 2026

New Companies Registered in Leeds: 2026 Data

How many new companies register in Leeds each month? Live data from Companies House on new business registrations in Leeds and West Yorkshire by volume and sector.

13 August 2026

New Companies Registered in Birmingham: 2026 Data

How many new companies register in Birmingham each month? Live data from Companies House on new business registrations in Birmingham and the West Midlands by volume and sector.

13 August 2026

UK Company Registration Statistics 2026: Monthly Trends and Data

How many new companies register in the UK each month? This post uses live Companies House data to show UK registration trends, seasonal patterns, and sector breakdowns for 2025-2026.

13 August 2026

New Companies Registered in Manchester: 2026 Data

How many new companies register in Manchester each month? Live data from Companies House on new business registrations in Greater Manchester by volume and sector.

13 August 2026

New Companies Registered in London: 2026 Data

How many new companies register in London each month? This post uses live data from our Companies House database to break down London company registrations by volume and sector.

13 August 2026

Creditsafe Alternatives: UK Company Credit and Lead Generation Tools Compared

Looking for a Creditsafe alternative? This guide explains what Creditsafe does, where it has gaps, and which UK company data tools are better suited to different use cases.

13 August 2026

Endole Alternatives: Find the Right UK Company Data Tool for Your Needs

Looking for an Endole alternative? This guide compares Endole with other UK company data tools and explains which is right for your use case.

13 August 2026

How to Find Merchant Services and Payment Processing Leads in 2026

How to find merchant services and payment processing leads using newly registered UK companies.

29 July 2026

Is DueDil Still Available? The Best DueDil Alternatives in 2026

DueDil is no longer available as a standalone product - here are the best alternatives for UK company data and monitoring.

29 July 2026

What Is a PSC? Understanding People with Significant Control

A PSC (Person with Significant Control) is anyone who owns or controls more than 25% of a UK company. Understanding the PSC register is essential for compliance officers, accountants, and anyone conducting due diligence. This guide explains what PSCs are, how to find them, and what the absence of a PSC can signal.

11 May 2026

How to Check a UK Company's Age and Incorporation Date

Every company registered in the UK has a public incorporation date on Companies House. Knowing how old a company is can tell you a great deal - from whether it is a credible supplier to whether it is a freshly formed prospect worth contacting. This guide walks through exactly how to find that information.

11 May 2026

When Are Company Accounts Due? UK Filing Deadlines Explained

Missing a Companies House filing deadline can trigger automatic penalties starting at £150, with strike-off risk for persistent non-compliance. This guide explains exactly when your accounts, confirmation statement, and corporation tax are due - and how to calculate your specific deadlines.

11 May 2026

AML Checks for Accountants: A Practical Compliance Guide

What accountants need to know about anti-money laundering checks under MLR 2017. Covers CDD, EDD, risk assessments, and how to stay compliant without slowing down client onboarding.

10 April 2026

Company Lookup Tools Compared: Finding the Right One for Your Needs

An honest comparison of UK company lookup tools including Companies House, Endole, Creditsafe, Company Check, and NewcoHunter - features, pricing, and best use cases.

10 April 2026

Where to Find US Company Information: A State-by-State Guide

How to look up American companies across all 50 states. Understand the decentralised US company registration system and where to find the data you need.

10 April 2026

Complete Guide to UK Company Registries Including Crown Dependencies

A comprehensive guide to every company registry in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and Gibraltar - what data they hold and how to search them.

10 April 2026

CCJ Check: How to Search County Court Judgments Against a Company

How to check if a UK company has CCJs (County Court Judgments or Judgements) against it, free options for searching records, and how to use CCJ data in business due diligence.

10 April 2026

How to Verify a UK VAT Number: The Complete Guide

Learn how to check if a UK VAT number is valid using HMRC's official tools, the EU VIES system, and what to do when verification fails.

10 April 2026

How to Check a UK Company: Free Company Check Guide

A step-by-step guide to checking UK company details for free - verify registration, find directors, check filing history and assess whether a business is legitimate.

10 April 2026

How to Check a Company Director in the UK

A practical guide to researching UK company directors - where to find their details, what information is publicly available, and how to use director data for due diligence.

10 April 2026

What Are SIC Codes? The Complete Guide for UK Businesses

Everything you need to know about SIC codes - what they are, how they work, how to find the right one for your business, and how to use them for market research and lead generation.

10 April 2026

Companies House: The Complete Guide to the UK Company Register

Everything you need to know about Companies House - what it is, how to search it, what data is available, and how businesses use it for research, compliance and lead generation.

10 April 2026

How to Use New Company Data for B2B Lead Generation

New company registrations are one of the most underused lead sources in B2B sales. Learn how to turn Companies House data into a steady pipeline of fresh prospects.

10 April 2026