Risks

Risks to British Business is a risk intelligence platform focused on identifying and tracking external threats disclosed in UK company annual reports. The service systematically analyzes tens of thousands of filings submitted to Companies House each day, aiming to uncover impact events that might otherwise be obscured by standard reporting language. It offers full source transparency for each identified event, ensuring that every insight is validated and curated by human subject matter experts, despite the extensive use of AI in its processes.

The platform monitors seven categories of external risk: Human Capital (such as workforce shortages and skills gaps), Climate (including net-zero transition and energy prices), Political and Regulatory (covering policy changes and regulatory shifts), Natural Capital (like biodiversity loss and resource depletion), Conflict (geopolitical instability and civil unrest), Trade (tariffs, supply chain disruptions), and Illicit Activity (fraud, cybercrime, money laundering). It processes all electronic filings from Companies House, providing comprehensive coverage of most UK small and medium-sized enterprises, with plans to cover every UK company by 2027. Additional data sources include company websites and news articles, broadening the scope of risk identification.

Risks to British Business is designed for a variety of professional audiences. Government users can discover risks relevant to local authorities and regional economies, while journalists and researchers are able to identify systemic trends and isolate critical events within large datasets. Professional services firms can benchmark risk disclosures, enhance due diligence, and advise clients using data-driven insights. The platform updates daily, in line with Companies House releases and its analyst validation process.

Custom data extracts, historical analyses, and bespoke research options are available on request. The platform is operated by Autonomy.