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 21 November 2025 Today’s news brings a sharp focus on tax pressures, fragile consumer confidence, and worsening market volatility — all of which heighten credit risks for SMEs. With next week’s Budget looming, uncertainty is weighing on households,

Business news 10 November 2025 As the UK braces for sweeping Budget changes, new tax rises and pension reforms dominate headlines. Small business owners face mounting uncertainty over investment, costs, and consumer confidence. James Salmon, Operations Director. Budget & Tax

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Business news 20 October 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Consumer confidence plunges ahead of festive season. A third of consumers will spend less this Christmas. SME recruitment, UK Competitive ranking, OBR admits errors & more business news that we thought