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Britain’s economy grew unexpectedly in August, but the picture remains uneven for businesses.

Today’s CPA Daily Business News looks at:

- Growth alongside continued construction weakness
- Hiring costs and business rates ahead of the Budget
- Inflation and volatility across global markets
- The latest company notices

For businesses selling on credit, the practical question remains: will stronger activity turn into payment on time?

CPA’s CreditCare reports and debtor monitoring help identify changing customer risk. Our Overdue Account Recovery Service helps recover unpaid invoices through a professional, considerate approach that preserves valuable customer relationships.

Read the full briefing on the CPA website.

cpa.co.uk/uk-business-news-today-15-october-2026-economy-markets-insolvencies/

#UKBusiness #SMEs #Cashflow #LatePayment #CreditManagement #Insolvency #Budget2026 #BusinessRates

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Britain’s economy is showing resilience. For SMEs, the challenge is turning that resilience into dependable cashflow.

Today’s CPA Daily Business News covers:

- Unexpected August GDP growth and the benefits of lower energy dependence.
- Proposed bank and office tax changes ahead of the Budget.
- AI investment opportunities alongside growing concerns about debt.
- Energy and market movements affecting business costs.
- 6 administrations, 19 liquidations and 60 winding-up petitions.

Strong sales and a growing economy do not guarantee prompt payment.

CPA’s Overdue Account Recovery Service helps businesses recover overdue invoices through a professional, considerate approach designed to preserve valuable customer relationships.

Read the full briefing on the CPA website.

cpa.co.uk/uk-business-news-today-16-october-2026-economy-markets-insolvencies/

#SMEs #Cashflow #LatePayment #Insolvency #UKBusiness #CreditManagement #EnergyCosts #Budget2026

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Nearly six in ten small businesses surveyed believe the Government is not on their side. A separate report says one in three owners needs a second job to keep going.

Today’s CPA Daily Business News examines what these pressures mean for firms selling on credit:
- Rising costs and uncertain demand
- Budget proposals affecting rates, succession and online selling
- Profit warnings among larger customers
- Housing weakness and volatile global markets
When margins are stretched, collecting invoices promptly helps protect the whole business.

CPA’s Overdue Account Recovery Service helps businesses pursue payment professionally and considerately while preserving customer relationships.

Read the full 19 October briefing on the CPA website.

cpa.co.uk/uk-business-news-today-19-october-2026-economy-markets-insolvencies/

#SMEs #Cashflow #LatePayment #UKBusiness #CreditManagement #Insolvency #SmallBusiness #Budget2026

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UK jobs figures have improved, but the cashflow picture remains challenging.

Unemployment has fallen to 4.7%, while September payrolls increased by approximately 13,000. Yet consumer confidence is at its lowest in more than three years, The Private parking code introduces new protections for drivers. Brent crude is above $110, and businesses are watching next week’s Budget closely.

For SMEs selling on credit, the priorities remain practical:
- Monitor changing customer risk
- Keep payment terms and invoice queries under control
- Address overdue accounts promptly
Today’s CPA briefing covers the economy, Budget expectations, global markets and 43 company notices.

CPA’s Overdue Account Recovery Service helps businesses secure payment through a professional, considerate approach designed to preserve customer relationships.

Read the full briefing on the CPA website.

cpa.co.uk/uk-business-news-today-20-october-2026-economy-markets-insolvencies/

#SMEs #Cashflow #LatePayment #Insolvency #UKBusiness #CreditManagement #Budget2026 #BusinessCosts

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UK inflation has reached 3.5%, national debt has passed £3 trillion and job vacancies have fallen to a five-year low.

For SMEs selling on credit, the practical concern is the gap between paying higher costs and receiving customer payments.

Today’s CPA Daily Business News covers:
- Inflation and renewed interest-rate pressure
- Budget uncertainty and business finance
- Customer debt and retail supplier risks
- Global markets and 29 company notices
CPA’s Overdue Account Recovery Service helps businesses recover overdue invoices through a professional, considerate approach designed to preserve customer relationships.

Read the full briefing on the CPA website.

cpa.co.uk/uk-business-news-today-21-october-2026-economy-markets-insolvencies/

#SMEs #Cashflow #LatePayment #Insolvency #UKBusiness #CreditManagement #Inflation #Budget2026

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Rain on the windscreen. Another job to get to. And a Budget next week that could change the numbers.

For many small business owners, today’s uncertainty feels very practical.

A Money.co.uk poll reports that 65% of SMEs fear a tax increase could threaten their survival within a year, while 57% would respond by raising prices. These are business owners’ concerns, not a forecast—but they show the pressure behind the headlines.

Today’s CPA briefing also covers falling retail sales, stronger business activity, rising energy prices, weekend weather and the latest winding-up petitions.

For businesses selling on credit, keep payment dates clear, review overdue invoices and stay alert to changes in customers’ circumstances.

Read the full briefing on the CPA blog.

cpa.co.uk/uk-business-news-today-23-october-2026-economy-markets-insolvencies/

For credit reports, monitoring and overdue account recovery that helps preserve customer relationships, contact CPA: cpa.co.uk/contact-us/

#SMEs #Cashflow #LatePayment #Insolvency #UKBusiness #CreditManagement #Budget2026 #BusinessResilience