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UK businesses are facing another challenging day as global tensions drive oil prices higher, mortgage lenders pull products from the market and hiring slows. Geopolitical risks linked to the Middle East conflict are pushing energy costs up and increasing fears that inflation and interest rates may remain elevated for longer. At the same time, businesses are becoming more cautious about recruitment and investment, while insolvency notices continue to appear across a wide range of sectors.

cpa.co.uk/uk-business-news-today-12-march-2026-economy-markets-insolvencies/

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Oil above $100, UK growth stalls and energy bills are rising again.

Today’s business news highlights growing pressure on SMEs as the Middle East conflict disrupts global energy markets and the UK economy shows signs of slowing.

Key developments include:
• Oil prices surge above $100
• UK GDP stalls at the start of the year
• Businesses warned energy bills may rise sharply
• Exporters say they lack government support
• Dozens of new insolvency notices published

Read the full update here. cpa.co.uk/uk-business-news-today-13-march-2026-economy-markets-insolvencies/

#UKBusiness #SMEs #Cashflow #EnergyPrices #Insolvency #CreditRisk #UKEconomy