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 CPA Daily Business News – 2nd February 2026

UK businesses are entering February under heavy pressure. Taxes, business rates, wages and borrowing costs remain elevated, while insolvency activity continues to rise across multiple sectors. Our latest CPA Daily Business News breaks down what’s happening — and why early action on overdue invoices matters more than ever.

cpa.co.uk/business-news-2-february-2026/

#ukbusinesnews
#SMEs
#businessowner
#creditmanagement
#InterestRates
#latepayments
#Insolvencies
#cashflow

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CPA Daily Business News – 3 February 2026

UK markets are brushing record highs, but for small and medium-sized businesses the operating environment remains difficult. Energy costs, tax pressure and a growing reluctance to take commercial risk are weighing on investment decisions, while insolvency notices continue to stack up across a wide range of sectors. Today’s news highlights a widening gap between market optimism and day-to-day trading reality for businesses selling on credit.

cpa.co.uk/business-news-3-february-2026/

#ukbusinessnews, #SMEs #cashflow, #energycosts, #UKmarkets,#insolvencies, #latepayment, #creditcontrol, #manufacturing

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UK Business News – 4 February 2026

UK business is heading into a tighter period, with NIESR warning that planned tax rises and limited fiscal headroom could weigh on growth and push unemployment higher. Rate expectations remain split, with some economists expecting cuts later in 2026 while others urge the Bank of England to hold at 3.75% for longer. Consumers are still value-hunting, with grocery sales rising but own-label spending hitting a record, and crypto markets remain volatile after a sharp sell-off.

Today’s insolvency notices also underline the need for strong credit control and early action on overdue invoices.

Read the full briefing cpa.co.uk/business-news-4-february-2026/
#UKBusiness #SmallBusiness #Cashflow #LatePayment #Insolvency
 

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UK Business News – 5 February 2026

UK business started 2026 on a stronger footing, with services growth picking up and confidence improving — but rising employment costs, weak hiring and market volatility continue to pressure SMEs.

Today’s briefing covers:
• Economic growth and services PMI
• Interest rates and Bank of England expectations
• Employment and regulatory pressures
• Global market volatility driven by AI concerns
• The latest UK insolvencies and why early action matters

Read the full update 👇
cpa.co.uk/business-news-5-february-2026/

#UKBusiness
#SmallBusiness
#SMEs
#Cashflow
#LatePayment
#Insolvency
#InterestRates
#Employment
#BusinessRisk

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UK Business News – 6 February 2026

UK businesses are digesting a finely balanced shift in economic conditions. Interest rates remain on hold, but the Bank of England is clearly edging closer to cuts as inflation cools and unemployment rises. Markets have turned volatile, sterling has weakened, and global investors are reassessing technology and AI valuations. At the same time, SMEs face mounting compliance pressure from digital tax reforms and a fresh wave of insolvency activity highlights ongoing cashflow stress across multiple sectors.

cpa.co.uk/business-news-6-february-2026/

#UKBusiness
#SmallBusiness
#SMEs
#Cashflow
#LatePayment
#Insolvency
#InterestRates
#Employment
#BusinessRisk

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Business news 9 February 2026 UK business enters the week under pressure: confidence slipping, costs rising, growth subdued and insolvencies continuing to build.Our latest CPA Daily Business News looks at what this means for SMEs selling on credit.
cpa.co.uk/business-news-9-february-2026/
#ukbusiness #businessnews #SMEs #cashflow #latepayment #insolvencies #markets