Business news

UK SMEs are getting some relief from falling fuel prices, but today’s wider picture remains challenging.

Business confidence has fallen to a four-year low. Hospitality firms are warning that one in six could close within a year. Manufacturing output has improved, but stockpiling and weaker orders raise questions for the second half. Interest rates are expected to stay at 3.75%, keeping borrowing costs high.

And while England’s late World Cup win gave fans something to cheer, the next match against Mexico kicks off at 1am UK time on Monday. Good for national excitement, less good for Monday morning productivity.

For businesses that sell on credit, the lesson is clear: confidence, costs and customer payment behaviour can change quickly.

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

Read today’s full UK business news briefing on the CPA website: cpa.co.uk/uk-business-news-today-2-july-2026-economy-markets-insolvencies/

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