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Geopolitics and rising costs are dominating the business outlook today. The escalating conflict in the Middle East is pushing up oil and gas prices, threatening higher inflation, mortgage rates and energy bills. Meanwhile UK firms are grappling with rising taxes, higher employment costs and pressure from business rates.

Global markets have stabilised after sharp earlier falls, but volatility remains high as investors assess the impact of the conflict and possible disruption to energy supplies. For SMEs trading on credit, these conditions often lead to slower payments, tighter cashflow and increased insolvency risk.

cpa.co.uk/business-news-5-march-2026/

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Many small business owners are feeling the pressure right now.

A new survey shows 79% of SME owners losing sleep over economic uncertainty, tax pressures and cashflow worries.

At the same time:
• Construction activity is still falling
• Mortgage rates are rising again
• Energy prices are surging due to geopolitical tensions
• Insolvency petitions continue across multiple sectors

See the full blog cpa.co.uk/uk-business-news-today-6-march-2026-economy-markets-insolvencies/

In uncertain conditions, strong credit management becomes even more important.

At CPA we help businesses protect their cashflow through credit reports, monitoring and overdue account recovery.

If you sell on credit, make sure your business is protected.

#SMEs #UKBusiness #Cashflow #LatePayment #Insolvency #CreditManagement

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Energy prices are surging, markets are volatile and UK hiring optimism is at a 15-year low.

Today’s CPA Business News briefing looks at the key risks facing UK SMEs — from rising inflation and mortgage costs to weakening retail activity and ongoing insolvencies.

When conditions become uncertain, protecting cashflow becomes critical.

CPA helps businesses recover overdue invoices and monitor customer risk before problems escalate.

cpa.co.uk/uk-business-news-today-9-march-2026-economy-markets-insolvencies/

Call 020 8846 0000 to find out how CPA can support your business.

#SMEs #Cashflow #LatePayment #Insolvency #UKBusiness #CreditManagement