by Shilling Group | May 15, 2026 | Shilling Summary
ECONOMY Economy defies expectations with 0.3% growth BBC News City AM Daily Mail The Guardian The Independent The UK economy grew by 0.3% in March, surpassing analysts’ expectations of a contraction. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) data also shows...
by Shilling Group | May 14, 2026 | Shilling Summary
REGULATION Small businesses welcome late payment crackdown The Independent Daily Mail Small businesses have welcomed new legislation aimed at curbing late payments, calling it a “historic moment.” The King’s Speech introduced measures that empower...
by Shilling Group | May 13, 2026 | Shilling Summary
TAX ICAEW chief calls for a simpler system City AM Alan Vallance, chief executive of the ICAEW, says Britain’s tax code is one of the most complex globally, warning that this can mean significant challenges for businesses. He highlights that nine in ten...
by Shilling Group | May 12, 2026 | Shilling Summary
OUTLOOK Economy faces growth hit if conflict continues The Daily Telegraph The Times The UK economy may stagnate and slip close to recession if the Middle East conflict continues throughout the year, according to a report from EY. The analysis suggests that the...
by Shilling Group | May 11, 2026 | Shilling Summary
TAX Inheritance tax reforms could push British family businesses overseas City AM In a commentary piece for the City A.M., Simon Malkiel, partner and head of wealth and succession at Howard Kennedy, argues that greater concern should focus not on non-doms leaving...
