Business news 4 March 2026 Some of the business headlines, market news, insolvencies & other stories that we thought would interest our members. James Salmon, Operations Director. UK Growth Cut As Oil Shock Builds Fiscal Pressure The Chancellor’s Spring Statement

Business news 3 March 2026 Global markets are in full risk-off mode as the Middle East conflict intensifies, sending oil and gas prices sharply higher and forcing investors to reassess interest-rate expectations. At home, the Chancellor is attempting to project

Business news 2 March 2026 The first trading day of March opens under significant global strain. A major escalation in the Middle East over the weekend — described as “Operation Epic Fury” — has triggered a sharp rise in oil

Business news 27 February 2026 It’s the last working day of the month, and today’s headlines are a reminder that cashflow risk rarely comes from one direction. Compliance demands are rising (MTD), HMRC is squeezing harder, and labour-market fragility is

Business news 26 February 2026 UK equity markets are at record highs — yet beneath the surface, the pressures on SMEs are intensifying. Almost £8.75bn of invoices were paid late by large UK companies in just six months, service sector