Government confirms extension of insolvency measures

Released 16 February 2021

The Government has confirmed that it intends to extend the power (granted through the Corporate Governance and Insolvency Act 2020) to make temporary amendments or modify the effects of corporate insolvency and governance legislation for an additional year.

The government laid the regulations on 11 February 2021 in Parliament ahead of the power expiring on 30 April 2021.

Further details can be found in the BEIS press release https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-gives-businesses-much-needed-breathing-space-with-extension-of-insolvency-measures.