by Shilling Group | Dec 18, 2025 | Shilling Summary
OUTLOOK Labour’s immigration crackdown could cost UK Financial Times Daily Express Daily Mail The Times The Independent UK Labour’s proposed immigration reforms could significantly impact the UK economy, with potential losses estimated between £520m and...
by Shilling Group | Dec 17, 2025 | Shilling Summary
OUTLOOK UK’s risk aversion stifles growth City AM The UK has become the most risk-averse investment market globally, according to a report by SIX. Nearly 47% of UK financial professionals cite investor reluctance as a major barrier to growth, compared to a...
by Shilling Group | Dec 16, 2025 | Shilling Summary
EMPLOYMENT NICs hike blamed for rising unemployment The Daily Telegraph Daily Mail The Guardian The Times A report from the Resolution Foundation suggests Labour’s increase in employer NICs had driven up unemployment, with young workers being hit the hardest. The...
by Shilling Group | Dec 15, 2025 | Shilling Summary
OUTLOOK CBI growth forecast based on ‘cautious optimism’ Sunday Express The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has upgraded its growth forecast for the UK from 1% to 1.3% for next year, citing Labour’s “spend now, tax later” fiscal...
by Shilling Group | Dec 12, 2025 | Shilling Summary
FINANCING Banks pulled back on SME lending in Q3 City AM High street banks’ lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) slowed in the third quarter of 2025, according to UK Finance, reaching £4.2bn. Year-on-year growth dropped to 6.4%, down from 8.3% in...
