More than 53,000 UK businesses are now in critical financial distress, according to new research from BTG (Insolvency specialists Begbie Traynor Group)., with a further 674,000 firms experiencing significant financial distress. The number of businesses in critical distress has risen

UK Business News Today: 21 August 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies Financial pressure on UK businesses is becoming increasingly visible, with more than 53,000 firms now classed as being in critical financial distress and consumer-facing sectors among those deteriorating

UK Business News Today: 20 August 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies UK businesses face another reminder today that falling inflation cannot be taken for granted. Consumer price inflation rose to 2.9% in July as energy costs increased, with further

UK Business News Today: 19 August 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies UK businesses face a more difficult cost and credit environment as insolvency figures continue to highlight pressure on both companies and consumers. Inflation accelerated to 2.9% in July.

UK Business News Today: 18 August 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies The pressure facing UK businesses is becoming increasingly visible in the labour market. Vacancies have fallen to their lowest level in more than five years as smaller employers