The UK Budget next week could be one of the most important in years — especially for small businesses and anyone trading on credit. With possible tax rises and economic pressures ahead, cash flow and payment behaviour could be impacted

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 20 November 2025 Uncertainty over the upcoming Budget is weighing heavily on businesses, with tax freezes, potential new levies, and weak market conditions all creating hesitation among both SMEs and investors. Family firms warn of closure risks, reporting

Business news 19 November 2025 UK insolvencies have surged again, rising 16.7% year-on-year in October — a clear warning sign that recessionary pressures are tightening across the economy. Businesses are pausing investment, investors are ditching UK stocks, and political signals

Business news 18 November 2025 Global markets remain under pressure, UK consumer confidence has fallen, and a wave of tax-related stories continues to unsettle households and businesses ahead of the Budget. SMEs face rising late-payment risks, tighter margins, and new