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

Business news 13 February 2026 The UK economy may have edged forward at the end of 2025, but beneath the surface small firms are facing mounting pressure. With GDP growth stuck at just 0.1%, confidence among SMEs at post-COVID lows,