Business news 18 December 2025 UK businesses head into the final days before Christmas with interest rate cuts firmly back on the agenda, inflation cooling faster than expected, and mounting evidence that cash-flow pressure is spreading across multiple sectors. Markets

Late payment lesson from the courts: deadlines really do matter Late payment disputes aren’t just a problem for small businesses chasing invoices. A recent High Court case shows that even large contractors can come badly unstuck if they miss payment

Business news 16 December 2025 UK businesses continue to face a challenging trading environment as employment weakens, household confidence deteriorates and costs remain elevated. While markets are rallying on hopes of an interest rate cut, insolvencies remain widespread across multiple

Business news 12 December 2025 The UK Economy unexpectedly contracted in the three months to October, according to official figures released Friday. It follows a 0.1% expansion over the three months to September. Economists had expected 0% growth over the period. The

Business news 11 December 2025 Some of the business headlines, market news, insolvencies & other stories that we thought would interest our members. James Salmon, Operations Director. Uncertainty lingers as SMEs face tax pressure, weaker hiring and rising insolvencies UK