Business news 24 February 2026 After a long weekend break, CPA news summary is back and today’s picture is clear: smaller firms are absorbing the sharp end of a “two-speed” UK economy just as cost pressures build into April. The

Business news 10 February 2026 UK businesses are operating in a more fragile environment despite pockets of resilience. Retail spending rebounded in January, markets remain broadly supportive, and global investment continues at scale. However, political instability, rising borrowing costs, regulatory

Business news 27 November 2025 Autumn Budget Special A comprehensive breakdown of the Autumn Budget 2025 and what it means for UK small businesses, including threshold freezes, dividend tax changes, capital allowances, compliance measures and market movements. James Salmon, Operations

Business news 24 November 2025 The UK economy has flatlined, businesses are paralysed by Budget speculation, and new research shows SMEs losing £5bn a year due to easily fixable credit issues. With voters overwhelmingly rejecting tax hikes and businesses warning

The UK Budget next week could be one of the most important in years — especially for small businesses and anyone trading on credit. With possible tax rises and economic pressures ahead, cash flow and payment behaviour could be impacted