Business news

The CPA Daily Business News blog is back after a long weekend in North Wales — and there is plenty to catch up on.

Small business confidence has fallen to its lowest level in 12 years, hiring remains weak and business creation has dropped to a decade low.

Manufacturing is still expanding, but employers face continued uncertainty over energy prices, taxation, interest rates and employment-law changes.

cpa.co.uk/uk-business-news-today-4-august-2026-economy-markets-insolvencies/


Today’s bumper edition also covers:

• The Bank of England holding rates at 3.75%
• The risk to the UK economy from disruption in the Strait of Hormuz
• Difficult conditions for housebuilders and construction suppliers
• BP’s decision to put its North Sea business up for sale
• The Chancellor’s 28 October Budget
• The latest UK and global market movements
• Insolvency notices from 31 July, 3 August and 4 August

For SMEs selling on credit, the message remains clear: review customer exposure, watch payment behaviour closely and act early when warning signs appear.

#UKBusiness #SMEs #Cashflow #CreditControl #BusinessNews #Insolvency #Economy #Manufacturing

This image is hidden for guests.
Please log in or register to see it.