UK Business News Today: 29 July 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies UK businesses are assessing another busy day of policy, employment and market developments. Proposals for a new social care contribution could increase employment costs and reduce household spending

UK Business News Today: 24 July 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies UK businesses end the week with a mixed economic picture. Hospitality venues have been promised a 20% business-rates reduction, retail sales and consumer confidence have improved, and the

UK Business News Today: 22 July 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies UK inflation fell to 2.6% in June, offering some relief to households and businesses, but the improvement may be temporary as energy prices rise again amid renewed conflict

UK Business News Today: 15 July 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies UK businesses begin Wednesday facing a difficult combination of weak growth, higher borrowing costs, cautious consumer spending and renewed pressure from rising oil prices. Softer US inflation provided

UK Business News Today: 10 July 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies UK businesses end the week facing a challenging mix of weaker confidence, growing tax uncertainty and renewed geopolitical tension. Business optimism has fallen to an 18-month low as