UK Business News Today – 20 March 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies Happy Friday! Global markets and UK businesses head into the weekend under growing pressure. The escalation in the Middle East is driving energy costs higher, reshaping interest

Bad debts are often written off as bad luck. “They went bust.”“Nothing we could have done.” But in reality, most bad debts follow a pattern. Too much credit given at the start.Invoices not sent promptly.Weak follow-up.Excuses accepted.No escalation when things

UK Business News Today – 19 March 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies Rising energy prices, geopolitical tension and tightening financial conditions are reshaping the outlook for UK businesses. Oil and gas prices have surged following attacks on key infrastructure

How Bad Debts Really Happen (And Why They’re Rarely a Surprise) Most bad debts don’t begin with a problem. They begin with a perfectly normal order. A new customer.A reasonable job.A good opportunity. And at the time, nothing feels risky.

UK Business News Today – 18 March 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies UK businesses are facing renewed cost pressures as rising fuel prices driven by the Middle East conflict begin feeding into inflation, while insolvency levels remain elevated and