UK Business News Today – 8 May 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies UK businesses face a difficult mix of weakening demand, rising costs and renewed global uncertainty today. Construction activity has fallen sharply, retailers are warning about pressure on

UK Business News Today – 7 May 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies Global markets rallied sharply on hopes of a breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and reduce pressure on energy prices. While falling

UK Business News Today – 6 May 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies London returned from the May bank holiday to heightened financial uncertainty as businesses digested surging borrowing costs, weaker lending growth, geopolitical tensions and continued insolvency activity across

UK Business News Today: 5 May 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies UK businesses are facing a renewed wave of economic uncertainty as geopolitical tensions push up energy costs, inflation risks re-emerge and tax pressures intensify. SMEs are being squeezed

UK Business News Today – 1 May 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies Good morning and a happy sunny Friday. As we head into the bank holiday weekend, today’s news paints a clear picture of mounting pressure on UK businesses.