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Most workers are off course for retirement, Flagstone survey finds. The savings platform said the mismatch between planned and likely retirement ages is becoming a workforce-cost issue for employers, not just a personal finance problem.
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Higher liquidations show cashflow strain still grips many small businesses. February’s insolvency data pointed to another rise in creditors’ voluntary liquidations, reinforcing concerns that directors are shutting viable companies before financial pressure worsens.
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Bank Rate stayed put as markets weighed inflation and conflict. Property and business leaders said the hold offers short-term stability, though energy prices, borrowing costs, and wider geopolitical risk are still feeding caution into investment and household finances.
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Starling has launched its tax reporting tool before deadline changes. The bank is giving sole traders and landlords early access to HMRC-recognised software before quarterly digital reporting begins.
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SME funding roadshow expands with new finance ecosystem partners. Purbeck Personal Guarantee Insurance has joined the FUEL Roadshow, a UK-wide programme designed to connect SMEs with investors, lenders, and advisers as businesses navigate an increasingly complex funding environment.
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Payroll mistakes are pushing UK workers towards financial instability and job moves. New research suggests many employees are already struggling with pay errors, just as HMRC prepares major payroll rule changes in April 2026 that could further increase complexity for employers.
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Basware is expanding InvoiceAI with agentic tools for accounts payable. The company says new agents in its invoice lifecycle management platform will automate supplier disputes and help AP teams resolve payment queries, as finance leaders report rising pressure to show measurable AI returns.
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Sole traders spend 27 hours yearly on tax admin. With Making Tax Digital approaching, Monzo Business has launched a free built-in tax tool to help sole traders and landlords meet new HMRC requirements, as research shows many remain underprepared and lose significant working time to compliance tasks.
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Oxford Science Enterprises will trade on London’s new private market. The £1.3bn venture capital firm, known for backing tech spin-outs from Oxford University, will debut on the London Stock Exchange’s Private Securities Market, marking a milestone for the Pisces framework.
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UK finance hiring plans climb as AI skills remain scarce. Robert Half says 58% of employers expect permanent headcount growth by summer 2026, while 43% plan interim hires.