Business news 19 January 2026 UK businesses start the week facing a sharp rise in geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on the UK and other European nations over Greenland has rattled markets, pushed investors into

Business news 16 January 2026 Late payments remain a growing threat to small businesses, with new research showing tradespeople are increasingly forced to chase invoices or write off work entirely. While headline GDP data points to modest growth, inflation pressures,

Business news 18 December 2025 UK businesses head into the final days before Christmas with interest rate cuts firmly back on the agenda, inflation cooling faster than expected, and mounting evidence that cash-flow pressure is spreading across multiple sectors. Markets

Business news 8 December 2025 A packed news cycle today shows rising pressure on businesses and households as new tax measures, frozen thresholds and regulatory changes reshape the economic landscape. Hiring remains subdued, property markets are shifting, and sectors from

Business news 3 December 2025 A busy day of economic and political movement: inflation pressures persist, business confidence has wobbled after the Budget, and several major policy shifts are causing concern for SMEs. Markets remain steady, supported by miners and