TalkTalk Telecom Group Faces Court Petition Listing
On 5 October 2026, a court petition under case reference CR-2026-007670 was registered at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions relating to TalkTalk Telecom Group Limited. The filing is recorded under the administration application category on the public CE-File system.
The presentation of a court petition or administration application is a legal filing and does not represent a determination of insolvency. The legal outcome of the filing remains subject to judicial determination.
Petition details
The table below outlines the core filing details recorded in the public registry:
| Field | Court Register Record |
| :--- | :--- |
| Case Reference | CR-2026-007670 |
| Filing Date | 5 October 2026 |
| Case Type | Companies - Application - Administration Application |
| Primary Source | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File) |
Details regarding the petitioning party, debt amount, and specific ground for the application are not stated in the published court source.
Company snapshot
TalkTalk Telecom Group Limited (Company Number 07105891) was incorporated on 15 December 2009. The business operates under standard industrial classification (SIC) code 61900, covering other telecommunications activities.
The registered office address on file is Soapworks, Ordsall Lane, Salford, United Kingdom, M5 3TT. Detailed turnover and asset figures were not supplied in the source data feed.
Directors and ownership
Public register facts maintained at Companies House record the current officers of TalkTalk Telecom Group Limited as follows:
- Sir Charles William Dunstone (Director, appointed 20 January 2010)
- James Donald Smith (Director, appointed 17 April 2023; Secretary, appointed 19 December 2024)
- Steven Scott (Director, appointed 19 December 2024)
- Paul O'Donnell (Director, appointed 30 December 2024)
The company's Persons with Significant Control (PSC) register confirms:
- Talktalk Finco 2 Limited (Company Number 12984607) holds 75% to 100% of shares and voting rights, alongside the right to appoint and remove directors (notified 19 December 2024).
Naming individuals or corporate entities reflects their entry on the public register and implies no personal financial responsibility, insolvency, or misconduct.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
No statutory notices were recorded in the immediate Gazette data feed for this filing reference. Under the Insolvency Act 1986, notices concerning corporate legal applications are periodically published in The Gazette following administrative processing.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
When a court application or petition is filed, commercial counterparties often re-evaluate risk exposures to avoid sudden operational disruptions. A prompt winding up search before extending commercial credit prevents unverified risk assumptions.
Corporate risk teams typically apply a four-step assessment workflow when encountering legal listings:
1. Audit ledger balances: Calculate outstanding invoices, ongoing services, and unbilled commitments.
2. Verify court filings: Execute a targeted winding up search to ensure all group entities are reviewed.
3. Review contractual terms: Check default definitions and notification covenants within active commercial agreements.
4. Activate automated tracking: Set up continuous alerts via free company monitoring to capture court entries and Companies House filings in real time.
How to investigate further
To conduct a comprehensive review of this entity, counterparties should cross-reference official government databases and court logs. Conducting a thorough winding up petition search ensures risk managers monitor changes in court status immediately. Readers can also review today's winding up petitions list to stay informed on daily court activity.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit managers and commercial suppliers require timely intelligence to safeguard working capital. Missing a court filing can result in unsecured debt exposure or delayed legal recovery. Utilizing automated alerts enables credit control professionals to review counterparty risk profiles defensibly before taking operational decisions.
FAQ
What does an administration application filing mean?
An administration application is a formal court filing requesting the appointment of an administrator to manage a company's affairs. It is a legal step intended to protect the business or restructure its liabilities under court supervision.
Does presenting a court petition mean the company is insolvent?
No. The presentation of a court petition or application is a procedural listing. Insolvency is a formal legal finding determined exclusively by the courts.
How can counterparties verify court case status?
Counterparties can check official High Court cause lists, perform electronic court searches, or monitor corporate entries via dedicated intelligence platforms.
Disclaimer
This report summarises a petition recorded at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. Presentation of a petition is not a determination of insolvency; the outcome is a matter for the court. Companies believing they are named incorrectly should email contact@corp-intel.co.uk.