UK Business News Today: 21 August 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies Financial pressure on UK businesses is becoming increasingly visible, with more than 53,000 firms now classed as being in critical financial distress and consumer-facing sectors among those deteriorating

UK Business News Today: 20 August 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies UK businesses face another reminder today that falling inflation cannot be taken for granted. Consumer price inflation rose to 2.9% in July as energy costs increased, with further

UK Business News Today: 19 August 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies UK businesses face a more difficult cost and credit environment as insolvency figures continue to highlight pressure on both companies and consumers. Inflation accelerated to 2.9% in July.

UK Business News Today: 18 August 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies The pressure facing UK businesses is becoming increasingly visible in the labour market. Vacancies have fallen to their lowest level in more than five years as smaller employers

UK Business News Today: 17 August 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies UK businesses are entering the week with several financial pressures moving in the wrong direction. Inflation is expected to rise again as energy and food costs increase, housebuilders