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Small importers have warned that reciprocal tariffs on the US market would ‘wreck’ their business plans, research by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) shows. The UK’s largest business group has today published data showing that one in three (33%) would scale back orders if the UK Government struck back and taxed goods headed from the US…
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A new report by European debt collection specialist Intrum has highlighted that without improved economic conditions, up to 10 million European businesses face potential closure within two years, threatening up to 40 million jobs. Late payments are a key driver of this risk, draining liquidity and limiting SMEs’ ability to invest and grow. In the…
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The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has warned that a 10% tariff on goods exported to the US will hit UK traders, with two in five businesses which export to the US saying they will suffer a ‘significant negative impact’ from charges. Around a third of British businesses exposed to tariffs are planning to raise…
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A snap poll of 562 Institute of Directors members following President Trump’s tariffs announcement has found that over a third (37%) of business leaders expect to be impacted by the tariffs and of those, over two-thirds (70%) expect their profits to decrease as a result. In response to the tariffs, 35% of members will be…
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Latest data has shown that in Quarter 1, business closures in the UK surged to their highest level since 2021, this was before the impact of US trade tariffs and the latest date for the government’s increase in National Insurance contributions. According to insolvency notices in the Gazette, 2,718 companies shut down between January and…
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President Donald Trump has set out plans for new import taxes on all goods entering the US, with a baseline tariff on all imports of at least 10% and higher rates for countries that the White House described as the ‘worst offenders.’ While goods from the UK are set to face a new 10% tariff,…
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Latest analysis by Allianz Trade has predicted that global business insolvencies will keep rising over the next two years. Insolvencies rose by 10% in 2024, and are expected to grow by 6% in 2025 and 3% in 2026. This would result in five successive years of increasing insolvencies (2022 – 2026). The UK bucks both…
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A new study from Juniper Research has found the number of Open Banking API calls globally will increase 427%, from 137 billion in 2025. The report predicts Artificial Intelligence (AI) will become increasingly integrated with open banking offerings; creating personalised banking solutions for users for finance management and customisable loan allowances, driving the growth of…
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The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) expects the UK economy to grow at a slower pace this year than it had previously forecast. However, it has upgraded its growth forecast for next year. The think-tank expects 0.9% growth this year, down from 1.1%, while 2025 is forecast to see growth of 1.7%, up…
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Allianz Trade has forecasted an 11% rise in 2024, followed by an additional 2% increase in 2025, according to its latest Global Insolvency Report. In its latest report it reveals a more severe outlook for the global business landscape, with insolvencies projected to climb by 11% in 2024 – an even steeper rise than previously…
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Research from Dun & Bradstreet has found that 85% of UK organisations don’t believe that enhancing supply chain resilience and diversification is crucial for future-proofing their businesses, yet 77% of business leaders are concerned about their level of resilience for future disruptions. The findings reveal that over half of UK businesses (57%) admit that their…
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The global economy is continuing growing at a modest pace, according to the OECD’s latest Economic Outlook. The Economic Outlook projects steady global GDP growth of 3.1% in 2024, the same as the 3.1% in 2023, followed by a slight pick-up to 3.2% in 2025. The impact of tight monetary conditions continues being felt, particularly in…
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Deceased account management specialist Phillips & Cohen Associates (PCA) has announed it has acquired USA-based Estate Information Services (EIS). EIS has long-standing partnerships with some the world’s largest and most sophisticated financial services organizations, including major banks and credit card companies. EIS is fully licensed across the US and is recognized as a leading provider…
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