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flag UK firms issue record profit warnings due to weak demand, high costs, and global instability.

flag UK businesses are facing heightened financial pressure, with profit warnings reaching their highest level since late 2023. flag Nearly 18% of listed firms issued warnings, driven by weak consumer confidence, rising labor costs, and geopolitical uncertainty. flag Retailers are especially impacted, as shoppers delay purchases and switch to cheaper options. flag A record 47% of warnings cited policy and global instability, up from 17% a year ago, while tariffs and contract disruptions also contributed. flag Companies continue adapting amid inflation, supply chain issues, and cyber threats ahead of the autumn Budget.

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