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: 14 October 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies UK businesses face continued uncertainty over borrowing costs as Bank of England officials weigh the inflation risks from the energy shock. Diesel shortages could prolong transport cost pressures,

UK Business News Today: 6 October 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies UK businesses are entering the final quarter of the year with a difficult combination of continued economic growth, rising costs and a prolonged employment downturn. SMEs report increasing

UK Business News Today: 5 October 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies UK businesses start the week facing an increasingly mixed economic picture. Manufacturing and services remain in growth territory, but higher energy and transport costs are feeding back into