Business news 22 January 2026 UK inflation surprise, insolvencies mount and policy uncertainty dominates UK businesses are facing another testing mix of rising costs, fragile confidence and mounting insolvency risk. Inflation has jumped higher than expected, interest-rate relief looks delayed,

Timing matters in debt recovery, but CPA works across the entire payment timeline. While our data shows weeks 5-8 often yield optimal results, we successfully recover invoices from day one of being overdue to many months later. The key isn’t

Business news 9 January 2026 UK businesses are heading into 2026 facing a difficult mix of weaker demand, rising job losses and ongoing policy uncertainty. While global markets have been buoyed by mining consolidation and defence spending, conditions on the

Business news 6 January 2026 UK businesses start 2026 facing a complex mix of rising costs, tax uncertainty and uneven demand. While global markets and large corporates continue to benefit from strong equity performance and AI-led investment, conditions on the

Late payment lesson from the courts: deadlines really do matter Late payment disputes aren’t just a problem for small businesses chasing invoices. A recent High Court case shows that even large contractors can come badly unstuck if they miss payment