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Economy 29 April 2026

Oil at $115: Transport and Food Service Sectors Face Acute Pressure as 74,793 Freight Companies Navigate Fuel Crisis

With Brent crude reaching $115 per barrel following reports of an extended Iran blockade, UK transport and food service sectors face mounting pressure. CompanyPulse data reveals 74,793 freight transpo

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Economy 26 April 2026

Transport and Aviation Sectors Face Mounting Pressure as 122,000+ UK Companies Navigate Insolvency

Analysis of CompanyPulse data reveals over 122,000 UK companies currently in insolvency procedures, with transport and aviation industries particularly exposed to rising fuel costs and supply chain di

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Economy 24 April 2026

UK Companies Face Mounting Insolvency Pressure as Jet Fuel Crisis Hits Airlines

Analysis of UK company data reveals 161,516 businesses across all sectors in insolvency procedures, while the aviation industry faces mounting pressure from jet fuel price spikes that have roughly dou

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Economy 24 April 2026

Meta Cuts 8,000 Jobs as UK Tech Sector Data Reveals AI-Driven Employment Shift Across 361,000+ Companies

Meta's announcement of 8,000 job cuts - its largest since 2023 - comes as the UK technology sector shows mixed signals, with 361,137 active companies in IT consultancy, software development and techno

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Economy 22 April 2026

UK Inflation Hits 3.3% as Transport and Hospitality Sectors Bear Brunt of Fuel Price Surge

March inflation data shows the first official impact of the Iran war on UK businesses, with transport firms reporting six-figure increases in fuel costs and airlines cutting thousands of flights.

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Economy 21 April 2026

Record 1.35 Million UK Workers Now Juggle Multiple Jobs as Cost of Living Bites

A record 1.35 million adults in the UK are now working at least two jobs, with Gen Z workers leading this 'poly-employment' trend as they struggle with rising living costs, new data reveals.

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Economy 19 April 2026

Six Weeks of Jet Fuel Left: 73,739 UK Road Freight Companies Face Supply Crisis

With Europe reportedly down to six weeks of jet fuel reserves, analysis of CompanyPulse data reveals 73,739 UK freight transport companies operating in a sector that has already seen 109,046 liquidati

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Economy 18 April 2026

One in Three Young Men Living with Parents: The Reshaping of UK's Property Sector

With 35% of men aged 20-35 now living at home, the highest proportion since at least 2007, UK's property market faces fundamental shifts affecting estate agents, rental companies and property manageme

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Economy 18 April 2026

UK Retail Sector Battles Twin Threats: Pokémon Card Crime Wave and Energy Crisis

Analysis of UK retail data reveals a sector under pressure from an unexpected crime trend targeting collectible card shops while energy costs threaten margins across all 204,110 online retailers.

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Economy 17 April 2026

Government Warns of Summer Food Shortages: Analysing UK's 83,765 Food Service Companies

With officials warning of potential food shortages by summer, data shows the UK food service sector comprises 83,765 take-away shops and mobile food stands, while broader company insolvencies reach 16

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Economy 16 April 2026

3,000 More UK Businesses to Receive Energy Support as Manufacturing Faces Iran War Cost Shock

The UK government has expanded its energy support scheme to include an additional 3,000 businesses, bringing the total to 10,000 firms eligible for bill reductions of up to 25% as the Iran conflict dr

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Economy 12 April 2026

15,864 UK companies formed amid energy crisis as tech investment stalls

UK company formations totalled 15,864 in the past seven days, with significant variations in daily registrations as businesses navigate rising energy costs and major tech firms pause infrastructure in

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