UK Business News Today: 19 August 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies UK businesses face a more difficult cost and credit environment as insolvency figures continue to highlight pressure on both companies and consumers. Inflation accelerated to 2.9% in July.

UK Business News Today: 18 August 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies The pressure facing UK businesses is becoming increasingly visible in the labour market. Vacancies have fallen to their lowest level in more than five years as smaller employers

UK Business News Today: 17 August 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies UK businesses are entering the week with several financial pressures moving in the wrong direction. Inflation is expected to rise again as energy and food costs increase, housebuilders

UK Business News Today: 14 August 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies The UK economy delivered stronger-than-expected growth in the second quarter, but the outlook for smaller businesses remains complicated by extreme heat, employment costs, business tax reform and renewed

UK Business News Today: 13 August 2026 | Economy, Markets & Insolvencies The UK economy continued to grow in the second quarter, helped by resilient consumer spending, stronger business investment, World Cup activity and unusually hot summer weather. However, the