💣 Don’t Let Late Payments Blow Up Your Cashflow Bonfire Night is a reminder that even the best-laid plans can go up in smoke if someone lights the wrong fuse. In business, that “spark” often comes from a late payer

Business news 31 October 2025 It’s a week of big numbers and bigger worries. As OpenAI eyes a $1 trillion IPO and Amazon smashes forecasts, UK businesses remain under strain from inflation, regulation, and tax uncertainty. The latest Red Flag

What to do when a customer disputes an invoice Nobody likes getting a complaint when you were expecting a payment. You’ve chased an overdue invoice, and instead of money, you get a dispute. Frustrating? Absolutely. But ignoring it — or

Accountants call for tougher action to tackle late payments ⚠️ Late payments still rife, warns ACCA 💼 The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has urged the Government to act swiftly to fix the UK’s late payment crisis, warning that

Business news 28 October 2025 The Chancellor signalled tougher fiscal choices ahead as markets rallied and retail sales faltered. With income-tax fears rising, business-rate hikes looming, and household budgets stretched by record rents, confidence among SMEs remains fragile. Meanwhile, easing