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    Coface Risk Review – July 2025: UK Outlook from our Economist, Jonathan Steenberg

    Headlines UK growth forecast at just 1% in both 2025 and 2026, falling behind the EU and other advanced economies by 2026 Inflation expected to peak at 3.5% in Q3 2025, and remain above the 2% target through 2026 Private sector momentum weakening, with Autumn budget and tariffs adding pressure Corporate insolvencies rising again, now forecast to increase by 3% in 2025 Three sector downgrades: automotive, chemicals, and metals now rated Very High Risk

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    Risk in a new age of tariffs - Three resources to help you assess trade partners

    Trump’s 2024 election victory has reignited global trade tensions, with a new wave of aggressive tariffs triggering widespread disruption and uncertainty. In this article, Andre van Niekerk, Head of Consulting and Insights, and Jonathan Steenberg, Economist at Coface UK, examine the impact of these measures, the risks they pose to international businesses, and how companies can adapt to the evolving trade landscape.

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    UK sector snapshot – Metals

    Tariffs and the uncertain future of British Steel have previously tarnished business sentiment, but recent developments offer new opportunities for the metals sector and its dependents to shine.

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    Copper Prices Surge as US Imposes 50% Tariffs: What It Means for Global Trade

    On July 8th, Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on copper from August 1st, following a Section 232 investigation initiated by the White House in February. Nonetheless, their scope remains unclear, as there is currently no information on the nature of the taxed products — whether they apply to refined copper, derivative products, etc. Those tariffs are further fueling concerns within the US manufacturing sector, given that nearly half of the country’s copper demand is met through net imports.

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    Coface Risk Review – July 2025: UK Outlook from our Economist, Jonathan Steenberg

    Headlines UK growth forecast at just 1% in both 2025 and 2026, falling behind the EU and other advanced economies by 2026 Inflation expected to peak at 3.5% in Q3 2025, and remain above the 2% target through 2026 Private sector momentum weakening, with Autumn budget and tariffs adding pressure Corporate insolvencies rising again, now forecast to increase by 3% in 2025 Three sector downgrades: automotive, chemicals, and metals now rated Very High Risk

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    10 Tips for SMEs to Take Control of Receivables

    Late payments, cash flow issues, and insolvencies: SMEs are more exposed and vulnerable to the risk of unpaid invoices and are therefore on the front line when difficulties arise. When order books are shrinking, payment terms are getting longer and cash flow is precarious, it's urgent to regain control of your accounts receivable. Here is our guidance on how to secure your cash flow and strengthen your company's resilience.

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    Coface Risk Review – July 2025: UK Outlook from our Economist, Jonathan Steenberg

    Headlines UK growth forecast at just 1% in both 2025 and 2026, falling behind the EU and other advanced economies by 2026 Inflation expected to peak at 3.5% in Q3 2025, and remain above the 2% target through 2026 Private sector momentum weakening, with Autumn budget and tariffs adding pressure Corporate insolvencies rising again, now forecast to increase by 3% in 2025 Three sector downgrades: automotive, chemicals, and metals now rated Very High Risk

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    Debt collection around the world: how to deal with local specificities

    Collecting debts domestically is already tedious enough, but collecting debts internationally quickly turns into an obstacle course. Different business cultures, specific negotiation levers, lengthy and complex procedures, local legal specificities: the challenges are unique and the barriers are many! Our experts help you successfully collect your debts, regardless of where your debtor is located.

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    Risk in a new age of tariffs - Three resources to help you assess trade partners

    Trump’s 2024 election victory has reignited global trade tensions, with a new wave of aggressive tariffs triggering widespread disruption and uncertainty. In this article, Andre van Niekerk, Head of Consulting and Insights, and Jonathan Steenberg, Economist at Coface UK, examine the impact of these measures, the risks they pose to international businesses, and how companies can adapt to the evolving trade landscape.

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    Do you speak Data & Tech?

    With the VivaTechnology trade show taking place this week in Paris, discover our Data & Tech professions. A parallel world where Python is spoken without whistling, where ‘lakes’ are made of data, and where ‘pipelines’ don't transport oil but streams of information. Here's a quick tutorial put together by our innovators and Data & Tech experts. The good news is that you don't need to have started coding at the age of 8 on Windows 2000 to understand everything.

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