UK economic stress signals in 2026: What CFOs, lenders and advisers should be looking out for now

In 2026, organisations are contending with persistent cost pressures, tight funding conditions and heightened geopolitical uncertainty. These forces are feeding into inflation dynamics, interest rate decisions, consumer confidence and investor behaviour, creating stress in new and less predictable ways across UK sectors.

This webinar brings together specialists from S&W’s Economic Advisory, Special Situations and Restructuring teams to assess the UK risk landscape, share what we are seeing on the ground, and highlight the practical early warning signs CFOs, lenders and advisers should be monitoring now. The discussion will focus on the macroeconomic outlook and its local implications. We will explore how stress first appears inside businesses, where sector specific pressure points are emerging, and what proactive steps can be taken before issues escalate.