Business news 18 February 2026 UK inflation has eased to 3%, strengthening expectations of a spring interest rate cut. However, the labour market is deteriorating, with unemployment rising to 5.2% — the highest level in five years. Financial markets are

Business news 17 February 2026 UK households are growing more cautious, unemployment has climbed to its highest level since the pandemic, and markets are increasingly betting on Bank of England rate cuts. While the FTSE 100 reached a record close

Business news 16 February 2026 The UK economy enters the week under visible strain. The Bank of England describes conditions as “sluggish” and “tepid”, employers are pulling back on hiring, and restructuring continues across hospitality, retail and property. While major

£112 Billion Unpaid: Why Transparency Will Not Fix Late Payment Small businesses in the UK are owed an estimated £112 billion in unpaid invoices. Nearly half of all invoices are paid late. Around 38 small suppliers close every day, with

Watch the latest episode of The Late Payment Files In this episode, we explore why authority and credibility dramatically improve payment outcomes — and how to use them correctly in your credit control process. It’s Not Just What You Say