UK Business News Today: 22 October 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies Household financial pressures lead today’s briefing as banks prepare for higher unpaid debts, inflation accelerates and economists anticipate another interest rate rise. For SMEs selling on credit, the

UK Business News Today: 21 October 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies Britain’s inflation rate has risen to 3.5%, national debt has passed £3 trillion and job vacancies have fallen to a five-year low. For SMEs selling on credit, the

UK Business News Today: 20 October 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies UK employment figures have delivered an unexpected improvement ahead of next week’s Budget, but falling consumer confidence and higher energy costs point to continued pressure on business finances.

UK Business News Today: 19 October 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies Small businesses face a difficult combination of rising costs, uncertain demand and Budget speculation. New reports suggest many owners feel unsupported and need additional employment to sustain their

UK Business News Today: 16 October 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies Britain’s economy is proving more resilient than expected, helped by lower energy dependence, but SMEs still face expensive fuel, uncertain borrowing costs and possible Budget tax changes. Meanwhile,