£112 Billion Unpaid: Why Transparency Will Not Fix Late Payment Small businesses in the UK are owed an estimated £112 billion in unpaid invoices. Nearly half of all invoices are paid late. Around 38 small suppliers close every day, with

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Business news 12 February 2026 Small firms are facing pressures comparable to the pandemic — but without the emergency support. £112bn in unpaid invoices. 38 SMEs closing daily due to late payment. GDP growth just 0.1%. Business investment falling. Meanwhile,

Business news 9 February 2026 UUK businesses begin the new week facing a familiar but intensifying mix of pressures. Confidence among consumers and company directors has weakened, growth expectations remain subdued, and cost burdens are rising across tax, energy, fuel,

Business news 5 February 2026 The UK economy has started 2026 on a more positive footing, with fresh survey data pointing to improving activity in the services sector and rising private-sector confidence. However, beneath the headline growth figures, businesses continue