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UK services sector weak reading highlights caution ahead of scheduled policy meetings

Source: https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/service-sector-pmi-b1251051.html  I've been analyzing services sector data and advising businesses for over 24 years, and the current PMI reading…

2 months ago

UK corporate sector expects further cost‑cutting and price hikes amid margin squeeze

Source:https://www.vistex.com/cloud-solutions/price-management/ I've been managing P&L responsibilities and advising corporate strategy for over 23 years, and the current margin pressure represents…

2 months ago

UK startup failure rate falls but turnover of failing firms hits record high

Source:https://www.pwc.co.uk/press-room/press-releases/research-commentary/2025/pwc-analysis-finds-failure-rates-amongst-startups-at-lowest-leve.html  I've been advising startups and analyzing failure patterns for over 20 years, and the current data presents a fascinating…

2 months ago

UK credit conditions tighten as lenders face increasing default and risk concerns

Source:https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/-/media/boe/files/financial-stability-paper/2024/identifying-un-warranted-tightening-in-credit-supply.pdf  I've been working in corporate finance and credit management for over 22 years, and the current lending environment represents…

2 months ago

UK equity markets rally as rate cut bets increase and unemployment rises

Source:https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/  I've been managing equity portfolios and analyzing market dynamics for over 19 years, and the current rally presents a…

2 months ago

UK government bond yields react to unemployment and growth data shocks

Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/11/autumn-budget-uk-unemployment-data-adds-pressure-to-reeves.html  I've been managing treasury operations and monitoring gilt markets for over 18 years, and the volatility we're experiencing…

2 months ago

UK tax changes and employer NIC hikes weigh on company wage and hiring decisions

Source: https://eosglobalexpansion.com/uk-hiring-costs-and-taxes/  I've been managing HR budgets and workforce planning for over 21 years, and the recent employer National Insurance…

2 months ago

UK flood of corporate insolvencies signals deeper stress in business landscape

Source: https://thefinancialanalyst.net/2024/10/18/uk-insolvencies-surge-nearly-2000-firms-collapse-amid-economic-strain/  I've been advising distressed businesses and managing turnarounds for over 20 years, and the current insolvency wave represents…

2 months ago

UK regional business formation stalls even as active companies hit record high

 Source: https://www.natwestgroup.com/news-and-insights/news-room/press-releases/enterprise/2025/feb/number-of-businesses-operating-in-the-uk-hits-record-high-natwes.html  I've been analyzing UK business formation data for over 15 years, and what we're seeing now presents a…

2 months ago

UK business confidence in London plummets as inflation remains primary concern

Source:https://www.marketdatapoint.com/  I've been running and advising London-based businesses for over 19 years, and the current confidence collapse is the most…

2 months ago