Research suggests that c.197,000 UK business "closures" occurred between July 5, 2024, and March 27, 2025, following the appointment of Keir Starmer as Prime Minister. The estimate is based on official Office for National Statistics (ONS) data and trends.

According to available data, 18,356 UK businesses have gone bankrupt since Keir Starmer became Prime Minister in July 2024. The estimate includes insolvencies in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. This number focuses on formal insolvencies, not all business closures, which could be higher.