With markets thinly traded in the post-Christmas period, attention has turned back to the underlying pressures facing UK businesses. A mix of slowing hiring, weaker retail demand, higher taxes and regulatory change is continuing to weigh on confidence — particularly

Business news 26 December 2025 With markets quiet and policymakers largely off-duty, today’s business news is lighter than usual due to the Christmas holiday period. Even so, there are still important signals for small businesses — particularly around cash flow

Business news 25 December 2025 With UK and global markets closed for Christmas Day, attention turns to Christmas Eve trading and a small number of significant business developments. While trading volumes were thin, global markets ended the pre-holiday session on

Business news 24 December 2025 UK businesses head into Christmas with mixed signals. Insolvency numbers have eased slightly, global markets remain strong, and interest rates have begun to edge lower. However, rising household costs, elevated commodity prices and persistent pressure

Business news 23 December 2025 UK businesses face a challenging mix of slowing economic growth, rising tax pressure, fragile consumer demand and continued insolvency risk as 2025 draws to a close. While global markets are buoyant on year-end optimism and