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UK inflation is back above 3% — and this time much of the pressure is coming from fuel, transport and energy.

August CPI rose to 3.1%, private-sector wage growth has slowed to 2.9%, and oil remains above $100 a barrel.

For SMEs, that combination matters.

Higher supplier and delivery costs can arrive immediately, while customers may take longer to pay as their own finances tighten.

Today’s CPA Business News looks at:

• Rising UK inflation and fuel costs
• A softer labour market
• Pressure ahead of the October Budget
• Oil, currencies and global markets
• Today’s UK insolvency notices

CPA helps businesses protect cashflow through CreditCare credit reports, debtor monitoring and professional Overdue Account Recovery, helping secure payment while protecting valuable customer relationships.

Read the full update on the CPA website.

cpa.co.uk/uk-business-news-today-16-september-2026-economy-markets-insolvencies/

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