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UK Budget 2025: What It Means for Financial Decision Makers
Coface economist Jonathan Steenberg gives his reaction to the Chancellor’s speech on 26 November.
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Coface UK & Ireland: Officially a Great Place to Work
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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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Nearly half of European recovery funds still unspent
As the NextGenerationEU program draws to a close, only 58% of the funds from the Recovery and Resilience Facility have been disbursed, leaving nearly €270 billion to be disbursed by the end of 2026. This under-absorption weakens the growth momentum and structural objectives set by the plan.
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Economic outlook for 2026: preparing European businesses for turbulence
The year 2025 marked a turning point for the global economy. Between the Trump shock, Chinese overcapacity and geopolitical tensions, companies must redefine their strategies. Growth, insolvencies, changing margins: our experts analyse the challenges of 2026 and share their advice on how to strengthen your company's resilience in the face of the turbulence ahead.
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Houthi attacks in the Red Sea: why maritime trade is (still) not smooth sailing
Two years ago, on November 19, 2023, the Galaxy Leader, a Bahamian-flagged roll-on/roll-off ship chartered by the Japanese company Nippon Yusen, was attacked by the Houthis in the Red Sea. Less than two months after the start of the conflict between Hamas and Israel, this episode marked the beginning of a series of more than 100 attacks on commercial vessels in the area, claimed by the Yemeni organization in support of Hamas.
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International Debt Collection Made Simple for Exporters
Exporting is a natural next step for ambitious businesses looking to unlock new markets, increase productivity, and drive revenue growth. But while international trade creates exciting opportunities, it also introduces uncertainty, particularly when it comes to international debt collection.
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Six ways that Coface’s credit risk assessments can help you grow in 2026
Making smart business choices next year through Coface’s credit risk assessments will give you a competitive advantage and help you trade with confidence. Andrew Share, Group Solutions Engineering Director, explains how Coface can empower your decision-making.
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End-of-year Cash Sprint: 3 winning strategies to speed up your cash inflows and optimise your cash flow
The final sprint to the end of the financial year is coming up fast, and every day counts when it comes to speeding up your cash inflows. With Coface's expert advice and insights from our clients, learn how to target bad debts, master your aging balance, mobilise your teams and leverage digital debt collection solutions to boost your performance and secure your cash flow before December 31.
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International Debt Collection Made Simple for Exporters
Exporting is a natural next step for ambitious businesses looking to unlock new markets, increase productivity, and drive revenue growth. But while international trade creates exciting opportunities, it also introduces uncertainty, particularly when it comes to international debt collection.
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Six ways that Coface’s credit risk assessments can help you grow in 2026
Making smart business choices next year through Coface’s credit risk assessments will give you a competitive advantage and help you trade with confidence. Andrew Share, Group Solutions Engineering Director, explains how Coface can empower your decision-making.
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A new way to manage risk: the era of smart dashboards
With the rise of next-generation dashboards and connectivity solutions, commercial risk management is experiencing a paradigm shift: more intuitive, more responsive and more collaborative. From reporting to governance, discover how to harness the power of dashboards to steer your business with agility, performance and anticipation.
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