Business news 2 March 2026 The first trading day of March opens under significant global strain. A major escalation in the Middle East over the weekend — described as “Operation Epic Fury” — has triggered a sharp rise in oil

Business news 27 February 2026 It’s the last working day of the month, and today’s headlines are a reminder that cashflow risk rarely comes from one direction. Compliance demands are rising (MTD), HMRC is squeezing harder, and labour-market fragility is

Business news 26 February 2026 UK equity markets are at record highs — yet beneath the surface, the pressures on SMEs are intensifying. Almost £8.75bn of invoices were paid late by large UK companies in just six months, service sector

Business news 25 February 2026 Confidence across multiple parts of the UK economy is being tested. Youth unemployment has climbed to 16.1%, high-net-worth individuals report falling confidence amid tax concerns, and entrepreneurs are calling for a “radical reset” to improve

Business news 24 February 2026 After a long weekend break, CPA news summary is back and today’s picture is clear: smaller firms are absorbing the sharp end of a “two-speed” UK economy just as cost pressures build into April. The