by Shilling Group | Jan 30, 2026 | Shilling Summary
OUTLOOK Zombie businesses face imminent collapse Daily Mail The Times Tens of thousands of UK firms are nearing collapse as they come under pressure from high tax rates, rising employment costs and weak demand, according to a report by Begbies Traynor. The number of...
by Shilling Group | Jan 29, 2026 | Shilling Summary
OUTLOOK Insolvency rates remain alarmingly high The Times Insolvency activities in the UK reached 28,616 in 2024, according to R3’s Annual Business Health report. This figure, while slightly lower than in 2023, remains significantly above pre-pandemic levels....
by Shilling Group | Jan 28, 2026 | Shilling Summary
TAX Pubs to get 15% off business rates bill Sky News The I BBC News The Guardian Pubs and music venues in England will be given a 15% discount on their business rates bills from April and will not see increases for two years. It comes after a backlash against...
by Shilling Group | Jan 27, 2026 | Shilling Summary
FINANCING Banks commit to £11bn lending package to help firms expand Business Money Reuters SME Web Britain’s five largest banks – NatWest, HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds and Santander – have pledged a combined £11bn to support firms seeking to invest and...
by Shilling Group | Jan 26, 2026 | Shilling Summary
OUTLOOK CBI warns of ‘disappointing outlook’ for private sector activity Daily Mail Analysis by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) shows that private sector activity declined in the three months to January, with all sub-sectors reporting a fall....
