Business news 22 January 2026 UK inflation surprise, insolvencies mount and policy uncertainty dominates UK businesses are facing another testing mix of rising costs, fragile confidence and mounting insolvency risk. Inflation has jumped higher than expected, interest-rate relief looks delayed,

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 15 January 2026 UK business confidence received a modest boost this week as economic growth beat expectations and markets steadied, but beneath the surface pressures remain. Rising taxes, policy uncertainty, sector-specific weakness and a heavy flow of insolvencies

Business news 9 January 2026 UK businesses are heading into 2026 facing a difficult mix of weaker demand, rising job losses and ongoing policy uncertainty. While global markets have been buoyed by mining consolidation and defence spending, conditions on the

Business news 19 December 2025 The Bank of England has delivered a long-anticipated interest rate cut, offering some relief on borrowing costs. However, policymakers are warning that future reductions will be slower and finely balanced. Against this backdrop, insolvency activity