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Another busy week for UK businesses ends with confidence under pressure.

Business optimism has fallen to its lowest level in 18 months, HMRC is stepping up tax enforcement, the Bank of England is again discussing higher interest rates, and events in the Middle East continue to influence energy markets.

In today's CPA Daily Business News we look at what these developments mean for SME cashflow, payment behaviour and credit risk, alongside the latest market movements and insolvency notices.

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UK businesses begin the week facing renewed pressure from rising oil prices, weaker confidence and uncertainty over future tax and spending policy.

Today’s CPA Daily Business News briefing covers:

New plans intended to support SME growth
Possible reforms to business rates, stamp duty and land taxation
AI retraining across financial services
Brent crude approaching $80 as US–Iran tensions escalate
Volatile global markets and higher bond yields
57 formal insolvency notices across administrations, liquidations, petitions and orders

For businesses selling on credit, the priority is to identify payment risk early. Strong sales do not protect cashflow when invoices remain unpaid.

CPA helps businesses monitor customer risk, improve payment performance and recover overdue commercial accounts professionally while protecting customer relationships.

Read the full briefing: cpa.co.uk/uk-business-news-today-13-july-2026-economy-markets-insolvencies/

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UK businesses are seeing a welcome boost from the heatwave and England’s World Cup run, but the wider picture remains challenging.

Today’s briefing covers:

HMRC proposals for monthly tax payments by the self-employed
Industrial electricity costs running 45% above the G7 median
A sharp rise in financial-services administrations
Renewed business rates reform proposals
Oil above $85 as tensions return to the Strait of Hormuz
The business impact of England’s semi-final against Argentina

Strong sales do not always mean strong cashflow. Rising costs, uncertain margins and late payments can quickly turn growth into financial pressure.

Read the full CPA UK Business News briefing and see what today’s developments could mean for businesses that sell on credit: cpa.co.uk/uk-business-news-today-14-july-2026-economy-markets-insolvencies/

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UK businesses face another day of mixed signals.

Softer US inflation has provided some relief for markets, but oil prices and UK borrowing costs are rising as the conflict around the Strait of Hormuz escalates.

Closer to home:

Retail sales growth slowed in June
Ten-year UK borrowing costs moved above 5%
Business groups are demanding action on rates and energy costs
Thames Water returned to profit, but its debt increased
New insolvency notices highlight continued pressure across multiple sectors

England also face Argentina tonight for a place in Sunday’s World Cup final. Hospitality businesses may enjoy a welcome boost—and employers may need to show a little understanding tomorrow morning, whatever the result.

There will now be a short break in our daily briefing. The next edition will be published on Tuesday 21 July.

Read the full blog for today’s business, market and insolvency update: cpa.co.uk/uk-business-news-today-15-july-2026-economy-markets-insolvencies/


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