UK Business News Today: 14 May 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies Small businesses welcomed long-awaited legislation targeting late payment practices as the Government unveiled tougher powers to fine persistent late payers and cap payment terms at 60 days. However,

UK Business News Today: 13 May 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies UK businesses are facing a more volatile economic backdrop as rising borrowing costs, inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions continue to unsettle markets. Investors reacted sharply to hotter-than-expected US

UK Business News Today: 12 May 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies The UK business environment remains under pressure as slowing consumer spending, weaker retail sales and falling permanent recruitment point to softer economic conditions for SMEs. Rising geopolitical tensions

UK Business News Today: 11 May 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies The week begins with businesses facing a difficult combination of rising energy prices, weakening consumer confidence, political instability and slowing economic momentum. Oil prices have surged above $104

UK Business News Today – 8 May 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies UK businesses face a difficult mix of weakening demand, rising costs and renewed global uncertainty today. Construction activity has fallen sharply, retailers are warning about pressure on