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UK businesses are facing another challenging day as global tensions drive oil prices higher, mortgage lenders pull products from the market and hiring slows. Geopolitical risks linked to the Middle East conflict are pushing energy costs up and increasing fears that inflation and interest rates may remain elevated for longer. At the same time, businesses are becoming more cautious about recruitment and investment, while insolvency notices continue to appear across a wide range of sectors.

cpa.co.uk/uk-business-news-today-12-march-2026-economy-markets-insolvencies/

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Oil above $100, UK growth stalls and energy bills are rising again.

Today’s business news highlights growing pressure on SMEs as the Middle East conflict disrupts global energy markets and the UK economy shows signs of slowing.

Key developments include:
• Oil prices surge above $100
• UK GDP stalls at the start of the year
• Businesses warned energy bills may rise sharply
• Exporters say they lack government support
• Dozens of new insolvency notices published

Read the full update here. cpa.co.uk/uk-business-news-today-13-march-2026-economy-markets-insolvencies/

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Late payment rarely starts with a single problem.

More often it develops slowly as small credit control mistakes allow invoices to become overdue and increasingly difficult to recover.

We’ve put together a practical guide outlining 21 common mistakes businesses make when granting credit, from failing to credit check customers to delaying escalation when payments don't arrive.

Avoiding these pitfalls can significantly reduce the risk of bad debts and protect your cash flow.

You can read the full article here:

cpa.co.uk/credit-control-mistakes-21-donts-of-granting-credit/

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UK business conditions are tightening.Growth has stalled, energy costs are rising again, and insolvencies continue across multiple sectors. At the same time, regulatory pressure and borrowing costs are weighing heavily on SMEs.For businesses selling on credit, this combination increases the risk of slower payments and bad debt.Now is the time to stay close to your customers, monitor risk and protect cashflow.CPA supports businesses with credit reports, monitoring and debt recovery when it matters most.#UKBusiness #SMEs #Cashflow #LatePayment #Insolvency #CreditManagement cpa.co.uk/uk-business-news-today-16-march-2026-economy-markets-insolvencies/

 

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Energy risks are rising again — and businesses are feeling it.

Oil and gas disruptions, insolvencies and weak demand are creating a more fragile trading environment for UK SMEs.

Construction is slowing, large firms are entering administration, and payment risk is increasing across supply chains.

Now is the time to stay close to your customers and protect your cashflow.

CPA supports businesses with credit checks, monitoring and debt recovery when it matters most.

cpa.co.uk/uk-business-news-today-17-march-2026-economy-markets-insolvencies/

#UKBusiness #SMEs #Cashflow #LatePayment #Insolvency #CreditManagement #EnergyCosts

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Rising fuel costs, increasing insolvencies and tighter HMRC oversight — UK businesses are facing a renewed squeeze on cashflow.Key risks:
• Fuel-driven inflation pushing up costs
• Customers under pressure, increasing late payments
• More insolvencies across multiple sectors
• Greater tax scrutiny for SMEsNow is the time to stay proactive with credit management.CPA supports businesses with credit checks, monitoring and recovery services to protect cashflow.Call 020 8846 0000 to find out more.#SMEs #Cashflow #LatePayment #Insolvency #UKBusiness #CreditManagement #Inflation #EnergyCosts
cpa.co.uk/uk-business-news-today-18-march-2026-economy-markets-insolvencies/