Business news

Extreme heat is becoming an economic issue as well as a weather story.

UK electricity prices have jumped as another heatwave raises demand, while the power grid is preparing for an unusual additional challenge from this evening's solar eclipse.

Meanwhile:

Construction weakness could push June GDP into contraction.
Consumer confidence has reached a 21-month high.
Around 90,000 London professional jobs could move into regional economies over five years.
Brent crude remains close to $90 as the Strait of Hormuz stays closed.
Today's insolvency notices include seven administrations, six liquidations and two winding-up petitions.

For businesses selling goods or services on credit, the common thread is cashflow. Rising costs can quickly affect customers' ability to pay, which makes current credit information, consistent monitoring and early action on overdue invoices increasingly important.

CPA helps businesses protect cashflow while preserving valuable customer relationships.

Read today's full UK Business News briefing on the CPA website:

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

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