Question follow-through · 72665

Companies: Insolvency

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to prevent phoenixing.

answeredDepartment for Business and Trade

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Answering body
Department for Business and Trade
Tabled
29 Aug 2025
Target answer date
2 Sept 2025
Answer
3 Sept 2025 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 29 Aug 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to prevent phoenixing.

  2. 2 Sept 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 3 Sept 2025

    Answer published

    The Insolvency Service is tackling abusive phoenixism, working in close partnership with HMRC and Companies House to combat these wrongful activities. A coordinated action plan has been agreed, and an implementation plan is underway. Key measures include,...

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