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Business news 19 January 2026

UK businesses start the week facing a sharp rise in geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on the UK and other European nations over Greenland has rattled markets, pushed investors into safe havens, and raised fresh fears of recession. At home, confidence among businesses—particularly in London and Scotland—continues to weaken, while tax, regulation and inflation pressures remain elevated. Insolvencies remain high, underlining how fragile cash flow conditions are for many SMEs.

cpa.co.uk/business-news-19-january-2026/

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Nearly 40 UK SMEs close every day because invoices aren’t paid on time.

That isn’t a funding problem. It’s a payment behaviour problem.

In our latest blog, we explore why late payments persist, why borrowing against invoices can be a costly workaround, and how businesses can protect cash flow without damaging customer relationships.

Read the full article here: cpa.co.uk/late-payments-to-uk-smes/

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