Business news 5 January 2026 The UK economy begins 2026 under a complex mix of optimism and caution. The FTSE 100 briefly breached the symbolic 10,000-point mark, signalling international investor interest, while broader business confidence remains subdued. Rising costs from

Business news 2 January 2026 Markets have kicked off the new year with confidence, but beneath the headlines SMEs face continued pressure from taxes, costs and cash-flow risks. With interest rates easing only slowly and insolvencies remaining elevated, today’s news

Business news 1 January 2026 As we begin a new year, we’d like to wish all our readers a healthy, successful and profitable 2026. With markets having wrapped up a strong but volatile 2025, and with many decision-makers now looking

Business news 31 December 2025 UK businesses are heading into 2026 with growth expected to stay weak and consumers increasingly pessimistic about the economy. That combination typically means tighter household spending, slower sales cycles, and more pressure on cash flow

With markets thinly traded in the post-Christmas period, attention has turned back to the underlying pressures facing UK businesses. A mix of slowing hiring, weaker retail demand, higher taxes and regulatory change is continuing to weigh on confidence — particularly