Economic overview for October 2026

Opus examines the UK’s economic outlook ahead of the Autumn Budget, noting that GDP growth has remained resilient despite geopolitical disruption, while rising inflation, elevated borrowing costs and weakening employment conditions are placing increasing pressure on businesses and households, with corporate insolvencies remaining steady at 1,946 in August 2026, administrations rising 60% year-on-year and personal insolvencies increasing 3%, raising concerns about further financial distress in the months ahead.

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