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UK Business News – 10 February 2026

UK businesses are operating in a more fragile environment despite pockets of resilience. Retail spending rebounded in January, markets remain broadly supportive, and global investment continues at scale. However, political instablity, rising borrowing costs, regulatory pressure and a growing insolvency list underline the risks for SMEs — particularly those supplying goods and services on credit.

cpa.co.uk/business-news-10-february-2026/

#ukbusiness #businessnews #SMEs #cashflow #latepayment #insolvencies #markets

UK Business News – 11 February 2026

There are tentative signs that the UK economy may have returned to growth at the end of last year. However, any optimism is being tempered by rising tax concerns, labour market weakness, high street closures and mounting political uncertainty. For SMEs trading on credit, today’s environment remains one of fragile demand and heightened risk.

#UKBusiness #SMEs #Cashflow #LatePayment #Insolvency #BusinessRates #EconomicOutlook #CreditControl

cpa.co.uk/business-news-11-february-2026/

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Small firms are facing pressures comparable to the pandemic — but without the emergency support.

£112bn in unpaid invoices.
38 SMEs closing daily due to late payment.
GDP growth just 0.1%.
Business investment falling.

Meanwhile, markets hit record highs.

The gap between headline optimism and SME cashflow reality is widening.

Full breakdown in today’s CPA Daily Business News. : cpa.co.uk/business-news-12-february-2026/

#Cashflow #LatePayment #SMEs #Insolvency #UKGrowth #CreditControl #BusinessNews

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UK GDP grew just 0.1% in Q4 — but small business confidence has collapsed to post-COVID lows.

The FSB warns of an April “costs timebomb” combining:
• Higher business rates
• Energy standing charges
• National Living Wage increases
• Ongoing late payments

Insolvency notices remain elevated across construction, hospitality and professional services.

When growth is weak and fixed costs rise, credit discipline becomes critical.

Protect your cashflow before overdue invoices become write-offs.

cpa.co.uk/business-news-13-february-2026/

#SMEs #Cashflow #LatePayment #Insolvency #BusinessRates #UKeconomy #CreditControl #SmallBusiness #RiskManagement

You can learn a lot about credit control from one simple sentence:

“Just chasing this when you get a chance…”

That phrase has probably delayed more payments than any economic downturn.

In our latest episode of The Late Payment Files, we explore why authority and credibility dramatically change how customers respond.

It’s not about being aggressive.

It’s about being structured, factual and professional.

• Clear invoice references

• Defined payment terms

• Named contacts

• Calm, confident tone

And why, in many cases, communication from CPA accelerates results without damaging relationships.


Read the full article and watch the video here: cpa.co.uk/authority-in-credit-control/


Act casually — and you’ll be treated casually.


#businessfinance #CPA #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinessuk #creditcontrol #latepayment