Business finance

Smart financial decisions are behind every successful business. Read more about business funding, cash flow, growth, risk management, and economic trends, helping you navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and plan for the future.
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Expert insights, guidance and analysis for your business

9 October 2026

Interest rates in the UK explained

Learn how interest rates work in the UK, who sets them and how they affect mortgages, savings, borrowing, inflation and financial planning.

How interest rates work in the UK
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2 October 2026

Rate Wrap: September 2026

Navigate market volatility, rising energy prices and budget uncertainty, with insight into UK rates, inflation, central bank policy and the outlook ahead.

Rate Wrap: September 2026
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9 September 2026

Understanding UK business loans

Considering a UK business loan? Understand how they work, eligibility criteria, repayment terms, and more.

A guide to business loans
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10 October 2025

Chatbots challenge: the cost of AI customer service

Automated customer service can save time and money but is it suitable for less everyday questions? Find out why at Handelsbanken we believe in human customer service.

The cost of AI customer services
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