by Shilling Group | Nov 20, 2025 | Shilling Summary
OUTLOOK Family firms face closure crisis City AM Research reveals that over a third of family businesses in the UK are at risk of closure due to recent tax hikes. A poll indicates that nearly 66% of the 4.8m family firms are concerned about their future. The study...
by Shilling Group | Nov 19, 2025 | Shilling Summary
OUTLOOK Business leaders pause investment amid Budget fears City AM The Sun Small businesses could boost the UK economy by £60bn if the Budget addresses their needs, according to the Barclays Business Prosperity Index. Research indicates that small and medium-sized...
by Shilling Group | Nov 18, 2025 | Shilling Summary
FINANCING Small businesses struggle with funding Daily Express Daily Mirror Small businesses in the UK often start with limited funds, averaging less than £6,000. A study by Santander revealed that many entrepreneurs rely on family support or personal savings to...
by Shilling Group | Nov 17, 2025 | Shilling Summary
TAX Chancellor warned against taxing businesses City AM Industry leaders have cautioned the Chancellor against relying on business taxes to address the fiscal gap as the Budget approaches. Tina McKenzie, policy chair of the Federation of Small Businesses, said:...
by Shilling Group | Nov 14, 2025 | Shilling Summary
OUTLOOK Firms freeze hiring ahead of the Budget The Times Businesses are delaying hiring as they await clarity on Government tax and spending plans, according to a survey by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG. The REC-KPMG permanent hiring...
