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title: Rules made amending the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016
description: On 28 May 2026, the Insolvency (England and Wales) (Amendment) Rules 2026 were published and laid before Parliament.
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# [Rules made amending the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016](https://blog.fromcounsel.com/rules-made-amending-the-insolvency-england-and-wales-rules-2016)

 Written by [FromCounsel News](https://blog.fromcounsel.com/author/fromcounsel-news) | Jun 1, 2026 1:35:56 PM

 

On 28 May 2026, the [Insolvency (England and Wales) (Amendment) Rules 2026](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/561/contents/made) were published and laid before Parliament, together with an [Explanatory Memorandum](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/561/memorandum/contents). Amending the [Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016](https://www.fromcounsel.com/legislation/2016+No.+1024:::::?utm_source=ca&utm_medium=290526&utm_term=InsolvencyAmendmentRulesPublished&utm_content=FCLeg-SI2016-1024), the rules clarify minor technical points and reflect wider use of electronic communication, including removal of the use of fax as a means of delivering documents. The rules come into force on 22 June 2026. 

 

First published on the R&I News Service on 29 May 2026

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