Anyone who has a right to know about a bankruptcy will be contacted directly by the official receiver.
England and Wales: Details of any bankruptcy can be found by searching the Individual Insolvency Register online for free.
Northern Ireland: The register is also free to view in Northern Ireland, but you have to contact the High Court in Belfast to search for details.
The insolvency register lists:
The name, address and occupation of the person who has been declared bankrupt
The date of the bankruptcy order
The official receiver’s details