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UK businesses are still growing, but today’s figures show why protecting cashflow remains essential.

September’s UK composite PMI fell to 51.7, while businesses reported accelerating energy, fuel and raw-material costs.

At the same time:

• Brent crude is above $105
• Consumer confidence has fallen to -34
• Global borrowing costs remain elevated
• The OECD expects UK growth of just 1% in 2027
• Today’s insolvency notices include 28 administrations, liquidations and winding-up petitions

For businesses selling on credit, rising costs do not just affect your own margins. They can change the payment behaviour and financial strength of your customers too.

CPA’s CreditCare services can help monitor changing customer risk, while our Overdue Account Recovery Service provides a professional and considerate route to recovering overdue invoices while preserving valuable customer relationships.

Read today’s full UK Business News briefing on the CPA website.

cpa.co.uk/uk-business-news-today-24-september-2026-economy-markets-insolvencies/

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