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Economy 11 April 2026

UK Transport Sector Faces Fuel Crisis as European Airports Warn of Three-Week Deadline

European airports warn of jet fuel shortages within three weeks if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, as UK transport companies already grappling with 168,542 firms in insolvency procedures face mou

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Economy 11 April 2026

Energy Crisis Set to Continue: Analysis of 500,000+ UK Companies Shows Which Sectors Face Prolonged Cost Pressures

Despite an Iran ceasefire agreement, UK businesses face sustained energy cost pressures with transport operators, manufacturers and hospitality firms among the most exposed sectors, according to analy

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Economy 11 April 2026

168,541 UK Companies in Distress as Energy Costs Force Global Tech Pause

OpenAI halts multi-billion pound UK data centre project citing energy costs, while CompanyPulse data reveals 168,541 companies currently in insolvency procedures across the UK.

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Economy 11 April 2026

UK Construction Sector Faces Material Cost Crisis as Iran Conflict Disrupts Supply Chains

The UK's 312,000 construction firms are grappling with soaring material costs as the Iran conflict drives oil-based products and transport expenses upward, with parallels emerging to agricultural and

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Economy 5 April 2026

State Pension Age Rise to 67: 847,000 UK Company Directors Face Extended Working Years

As the state pension age begins its rise to 67, approximately 847,000 UK company directors aged 60-66 must reassess retirement plans, with implications for succession planning across key sectors inclu

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Economy 4 April 2026

UK Pharmaceutical Sector Braces for US Tariff Impact as Trump Escalates Trade Pressure

US President Donald Trump's new 100% tariff threat on patented medicines could reshape UK-US pharmaceutical trade, though existing agreements may shield British firms from the worst impacts.

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Economy 3 April 2026

Business rates revaluation takes effect as 5.6 million UK companies face new tax landscape

The Valuation Office's integration into HMRC coincides with new business rates coming into force on 1 April 2026, potentially affecting millions of UK companies already grappling with rising minimum w

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Economy 1 April 2026

Transport and Hospitality Face Double Hit as Oil Reaches $120 and Minimum Wage Rises to £12.71

UK businesses face simultaneous pressures from crude oil near $120 per barrel and minimum wage rising to £12.71, with transport and hospitality sectors particularly exposed to the dual cost increase.

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Economy 1 April 2026

Minimum Wage Rises to £12.71: Take-Away Shops and Beauty Services Among 847,000 UK Companies Facing Cost Squeeze

The national minimum wage increase to £12.71 per hour affects around 2.7 million workers, with analysis of Companies House data revealing 84,082 take-away food shops and 74,452 beauty treatment busine

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Economy 28 March 2026

Government's £100m CO2 plant rescue highlights vulnerability of UK food sector

The UK government will invest £100m to reopen a Teesside CO2 plant amid supply chain concerns from the Iran conflict, as thousands of food and beverage manufacturers face heightened operational risks.

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Economy 26 March 2026

Company Filings Show Mixed Signals as UK Businesses Navigate Early Days of Iran Conflict

While media coverage focuses on oil price spikes and economic forecasts, UK company registration data reveals a complex picture of business activity in the first week since the conflict began, with 8,

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Economy 26 March 2026

Oil at $100: Transport and manufacturing sectors face insolvency pressures as energy costs surge

With oil prices breaching $100 per barrel amid Middle East conflict, UK sectors with high energy exposure face mounting financial pressure, though recent incorporation data shows continued business fo

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