Business news 10 February 2026 UK businesses are operating in a more fragile environment despite pockets of resilience. Retail spending rebounded in January, markets remain broadly supportive, and global investment continues at scale. However, political instability, rising borrowing costs, regulatory

Business news 9 February 2026 UUK businesses begin the new week facing a familiar but intensifying mix of pressures. Confidence among consumers and company directors has weakened, growth expectations remain subdued, and cost burdens are rising across tax, energy, fuel,

Business news 6 February 2026 UK businesses are digesting a finely balanced shift in economic conditions. Interest rates remain on hold, but the Bank of England is clearly edging closer to cuts as inflation cools and unemployment rises. Markets have

Business news 5 February 2026 The UK economy has started 2026 on a more positive footing, with fresh survey data pointing to improving activity in the services sector and rising private-sector confidence. However, beneath the headline growth figures, businesses continue

Business news 4 February 2026 UK businesses are facing a difficult mix of slowing growth, rising costs and ongoing uncertainty around tax, interest rates and labour supply. New warnings from leading economic forecasters suggest higher taxes and tighter public finances