UK Business News Today – 20 March 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies Happy Friday! Global markets and UK businesses head into the weekend under growing pressure. The escalation in the Middle East is driving energy costs higher, reshaping interest

UK Business News Today – 9 March 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies Energy markets have become the dominant force shaping the economic outlook for UK businesses as the conflict in the Middle East pushes oil prices sharply higher and

Business news 25 February 2026 Confidence across multiple parts of the UK economy is being tested. Youth unemployment has climbed to 16.1%, high-net-worth individuals report falling confidence amid tax concerns, and entrepreneurs are calling for a “radical reset” to improve

Business news 18 February 2026 UK inflation has eased to 3%, strengthening expectations of a spring interest rate cut. However, the labour market is deteriorating, with unemployment rising to 5.2% — the highest level in five years. Financial markets are

Business news 17 February 2026 UK households are growing more cautious, unemployment has climbed to its highest level since the pandemic, and markets are increasingly betting on Bank of England rate cuts. While the FTSE 100 reached a record close