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Collapse of ‘zombie’ UK firms forecast to fuel unemployment in 2026
The Guardian
•January 5, 2026•By Richard Partington Senior economics correspondent👁️0
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Businesses being hit by rising cost of interest rates, energy costs and wages, says Resolution FoundationThe UK is poised for a rise in unemployment in 2026 fuelled by the collapse of “zombie” companies that have struggled to adapt to a rise in business costs, according to a report.At the start of what could be a pivotal year for the economy, the Resolution Foundation said businesses were grappling with a “triple whammy” of multiyear increases in interest rates, energy prices and the minimum wage that could “finish off” some underperforming companies. Continue reading...
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