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Late payments remain one of the biggest pressures facing UK SMEs.

New research from Sage suggests late payments cost the UK economy an estimated £11bn a year, with SMEs waiting an average of 27 days for payment and 49% of SME invoices paid late.

Today’s wider business news reinforces the same message: manufacturers are under pressure from high energy costs, HMRC complaints are rising, proposed reporting rules may add more admin for small firms and insolvency notices continue across several sectors.

Read the blog here: cpa.co.uk/uk-business-news-today-16-june-2026-economy-markets-insolvencies/

For businesses that sell on credit, strong credit management is not optional. It protects cashflow, reduces uncertainty and helps keep trading relationships on a professional footing.

CPA supports businesses with CreditCare reports, debtor monitoring and overdue account recovery. To discuss how CPA can help protect your cashflow, call 020 8846 0000.

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UK business news today shows a familiar pattern for SMEs: some relief, but no room for complacency.

Inflation held at 2.8%, below expectations, while oil prices fell as markets reacted to progress on a US-Iran peace deal. That may ease pressure on rates and energy costs, but business input prices are still rising sharply and manufacturers are warning about steel tariff pressure.

There are also opportunities. AI adoption among small businesses has jumped to 55%, and the World Cup is expected to boost hospitality spending. But political uncertainty, weak household resilience and new insolvency notices underline why credit control still matters.

For SMEs selling on credit, the priority is clear: know who you are trading with, monitor risk and act early on overdue invoices.

CPA helps businesses protect cashflow, recover overdue accounts and preserve customer relationships.

Read the blog at: cpa.co.uk/uk-business-news-today-17-june-2026-economy-markets-insolvencies/

Call 020 8846 0000.

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UK business confidence received a welcome lift after England’s 4-2 World Cup win over Croatia, but today’s business news still shows why SMEs need to stay focused on cashflow.

Vacancies have fallen to a five-year low, the Bank of England is expected to hold rates at 3.75%, and insolvency notices continue across several sectors. Lower oil prices may ease some pressure, but customer payment behaviour can still weaken when demand slows or costs remain uncertain.

For the full blog: cpa.co.uk/uk-business-news-today-18-june-2026-economy-markets-insolvencies/

For businesses selling on credit, resilience depends on knowing who you trade with, monitoring risk and acting early when invoices become overdue.

CPA helps businesses protect cashflow through CreditCare reports, debtor monitoring and overdue account recovery.

Call 020 8846 0000.

#SMEs #Cashflow #LatePayment #Insolvency #UKBusiness #CreditManagement #BusinessNews #CreditRisk

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Small businesses are still feeling the squeeze.

Research from Smart Energy GB suggests two in three small business owners have raised prices three times or more in the past five years, while average outgoings have risen by nearly 17% over the past year.

Today’s CPA Daily Business News also looks at:

The Bank of England holding rates at 3.75%
Stronger UK retail sales
Higher government borrowing
Sterling pressure
Late payment reform
New insolvency notices

For businesses selling on credit, the message is clear: rising costs make late payment more dangerous. Strong credit control, early action and proper debtor monitoring can make a real difference.

Read the full blog on the CPA website: cpa.co.uk/uk-business-news-today-19-june-2026-economy-markets-insolvencies/

CPA helps businesses protect cashflow, recover overdue invoices and maintain customer relationships.

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Personal insolvencies rose again in May, while UK company insolvencies fell but remained high.

For SMEs, that mixed picture matters. When household finances are under pressure, customer behaviour can change quickly. At the same time, political uncertainty, higher public borrowing, tax pressure and fragile confidence are all shaping the trading environment.

Today’s CPA Daily Business News looks at:

Personal insolvencies rising 10% year-on-year
Keir Starmer’s resignation and sterling weakness
UK borrowing coming in above forecast
Retail sales rebounding in warm weather
Hospitality and pubs pushing for tax and rates reform
The latest insolvency notices

Strong credit management helps businesses stay resilient when conditions change.

Read the full blog here: cpa.co.uk/uk-business-news-today-22-june-2026-economy-markets-insolvencies/

CPA can help with CreditCare reports, debtor monitoring and overdue account recovery.

#SMEs #Cashflow #LatePayment #Insolvency #UKBusiness #CreditManagement #Hospitality #Retail #BusinessRisk

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Political uncertainty is back at the top of the UK business agenda after Sir Keir Starmer announced he will step down as Prime Minister.

Business groups are already urging the next PM to avoid further tax hikes and focus on stability, confidence and growth. For SMEs, this is not abstract politics. Higher costs, uncertain policy and weaker customer confidence can all affect cashflow and payment behaviour.

Today’s CPA Daily Business News also covers the global technology selloff, falling oil prices, the widening AI skills gap in London, pressure on housing delivery and the latest insolvency notices.

Read the full blog on the CPA website: cpa.co.uk/uk-business-news-today-23-june-2026-economy-markets-insolvencies/

CPA helps businesses protect cashflow through CreditCare reports, debtor monitoring, credit control support and overdue account recovery.

#SMEs #Cashflow #LatePayment #Insolvency #UKBusiness #CreditManagement #BusinessNews #SmallBusiness #Economy #CreditControl

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